{"product_id":"william-blake-9780500204726","title":"William Blake","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/13\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780500204726\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224","brand":"Kathleen Raine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39521335279797,"sku":"9780500204726","price":20.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_5dd3a539-8442-4a9c-ad68-d06e7c90427c.jpg?v=1616504521","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/william-blake-9780500204726","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}