{"product_id":"william-blake-paperback-2","title":"William Blake - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKathleen Raine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eColin Trodd\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritain's great Romantic visionary William Blake (1757-1827) was an artist of uniquely powerful imagination and creative talents. Prophet, poet, painter, and engraver, Blake captured the spiritual drama of English nationalism, integrating poetry and visual art to create a truly unique body of work. First published in 1968, this classic study reveals Blake to be far more than a social radical, reshaping our understanding of the artist's achievements and unraveling the complex symbolism expressed in his paintings and prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Kathleen Raine guides the reader through the life and thought of this extraordinary artist. Detailing the enriching effect of mystical, alchemical, and gnostic philosophy--as well as Dante, Milton, and the Bible--on Blake's art, she examines famous works such as \u003cem\u003eJerusalem\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSongs of Innocence and Experience\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Job\u003c\/em\u003e, relating them to Blake's world view and analyzing their fierce energy and prophet qualities. Packed with nearly 200 images, \u003cem\u003eWilliam Blake\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have for fans of this legendary artist. This book is reissued with a new introduction by Colin Trodd, reflecting on Raine's life and work and the impact of her writings on Blake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.2 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 13, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42156513165447,"sku":"9780500204726","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0596cd61709b763c29dedd1598350e5d.webp?v=1733244270","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/william-blake-paperback-2","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}