THE BOOK OF URIZEN (Illustrated Edition)
THE BOOK OF URIZEN (Illustrated Edition)

Author: William Blake

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-28

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13:

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William Blake's 'The Book of Urizen (Illustrated Edition)' is a visionary work of poetic and artistic genius that delves into the nature of creation, oppression, and the human experience. Written in a prophetic voice, the text explores themes of power, control, and the limitations of human existence. Blake's unique blend of poetry and visual art creates a multidimensional reading experience that challenges conventional storytelling methods. The book is a prime example of Blake's revolutionary approach to literature and his belief in the interconnectedness of art and spirituality. The illustrated edition enhances the reader's understanding of the text by providing visual representations of Blake's intricate and symbolic imagery. William Blake, a renowned poet, artist, and mystic, was deeply influenced by the political and social turbulence of his time. His radical beliefs and unorthodox methods of expression led him to create works that challenged societal norms and conventional modes of thinking. 'The Book of Urizen' is a testament to Blake's visionary imagination and his commitment to using art as a tool for social and spiritual transformation. I highly recommend this illustrated edition to readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature and artistic innovation. It provides a unique opportunity to explore the profound depths of Blake's poetic and visual artistry in a single, beautifully crafted volume.

The Book of Thel (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)
The Book of Thel (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)

Author: William Blake

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2013-08-20

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 8074844056

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This carefully crafted ebook: “The Book of Thel (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional table of contents. The Book of Thel is a poem by William Blake, dated 1789 and probably composed in the period 1788 to 1790. It is illustrated by his own plates, and is relatively short and easy to understand, compared to his later prophetic books. The metre is a fourteen-syllable line. It was preceded by Tiriel, which Blake left in manuscript. A few lines from Tiriel were incorporated into The Book of Thel. Most of the poem is in unrhymed verse. This book consists of eight plates executed in illuminated printing. Sixteen copies of the original print of 1789-1793 are known. Three copies bearing a watermark of 1815 are more elaborately colored than the others. William Blake (1757 – 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.