William Blake And The Book Of Los - Paperback - 9781425312084

William Blake and the Book of Los is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the famous English poet, artist, and visionary William Blake. Written by Emily S. Hamblen, the book explores Blake's lesser-known masterpiece, The Book of Los, which is a complex and enigmatic work that has long fascinated scholars and readers alike. Hamblen provides a detailed analysis of the themes, motifs, and symbols in The Book of Los, and she places the work within the broader context of Blake's oeuvre and the cultural and historical milieu of late eighteenth-century England. She also examines the ways in which Blake's ideas and imagery have influenced subsequent generations of writers and artists, from the Romantics to the Surrealists.In addition to its scholarly insights, William Blake and the Book of Los is also a highly readable and engaging work that will appeal to anyone with an interest in Blake's life and work, as well as those interested in the history of English literature, art, and culture. With its lucid prose and insightful analysis, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most important figures in the history of Western art and literature.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: On the Minor Prophecies of William Blake, by Emily S. Hamblen. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595439.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Emily S. Hamblen
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Dec 08, 2005
• | Number of Pages: 48 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 142531208X
• | ISBN-13: 9781425312084