Blake and Antiquity

by Kathleen Raine

Paperback, 1979

Status

Available

Call number

821.7

Collection

Publication

Routledge & Kegan Paul PLC (1979), Edition: New edition, 166 pages

Description

Blake was a visionary like no other. To some, like William Wordsworth, the only explanation for the remarkable spiritual world Blake witnessed and brought to life in his books was 'insane genius'. Although such a view persisted well into the twentieth century, this is the pivotal work which challenged that perspective and changed forever our understanding of William Blake's genius, placing him in the esoteric tradition. For many this book will be a revelation; for lovers of Blake it is indispensable.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1977

ISBN

0710002386 / 9780710002389

Local notes

FB A study of Hermetic influences on Blake's poetry.
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