English Blake

Originally published in 1949, this book presents a study of William Blake's works and philosophy.

Bernard Blackstone (Author)

9781107503427, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

484 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.7 cm, 0.61 kg

Originally published in 1949, this book presents a study of William Blake's works and philosophy, focusing particularly on his position in relation to the broader currents of 'English thought'. Illustrative figures and notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Blake's position within the English artistic and literary tradition.

Preface
Abbreviations
Part I. Life and Works: 1. Childhood and youth
2. Innocence and experience
3. The fires of Orc
4. The myth
5. 'The four Zoas'
6. Felpham
7. Years of struggle
8. 'Milton'
9. 'Jerusalem'
10. Last years
Part II. The Everlasting Gospel
Section A. Man and Nature: 11. The counterpoint of history
12. The material universe
Section B. Man and Society: 13. Proper study
14. Morality
15. Desire, love and marriage
16. Education
17. Society
Section C. Man and God: 18. Deism
19. The Bible
20. The son of man
21. The everlasting gospel
22. Worship
23. Art
24. The new man
Index.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]