Visions of the Daughters of Albion (eBook)
250 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700200-0 (EAN)
William Blake (1757-1827) was a pivotal figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. An English poet, painter, and printmaker, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Era. Often regarded as a man ahead of his time, his work was largely unrecognized during his lifetime but posthumously acclaimed. Blake's poetry is noted for its symbolic richness, prophetic nature, and profound philosophical and mystical underpinnings. 'Visions of the Daughters of Albion,' published in 1793, is one such work that illustrates his unique approach to art and literature. This narrative poem, replete with Blake's own emblematic illustrations, offers a biting critique of the moral and sexual oppression of his time, set within a visionary framework. Alongside classics like 'Songs of Innocence and of Experience,' 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell,' and 'Jerusalem: The Emanation of the Giant Albion,' Blake's 'Visions of the Daughters of Albion' persists as a testament to his innovative synthesis of image and word. His literary style, characterized by the complexity of thought and vivid symbolic imagery, intertwines his personal mythology with social commentary, paving the way for future generations of artists and writers to explore the inner worlds of human consciousness. Blake's influence permeates the works of various poets, writers, and visual artists who followed, marking him as one of the most original and intriguing artistic figures of his time and beyond.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 25.5.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte |
Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile | |
Schlagworte | 18th century Literature • 18th-century Romanticism • Artistic prophet • Blake's mythological figures • British Poet • british romantic poetry • colonialism critique • Daughters of Albion • Death • Dream • engraved illustrations • female protagonist • Feminist liberation themes • Feminist themes in poetry • Graveyard • Humanity • Illustrated poetic works • Love • Lucifer • "mundane shell" • New World symbolism • Prophetic books by Blake • Religion • Satan • Scotland • sexual oppression • Symbolism in English literature • visionary art and poetry • Visionary mysticism • William Blake Visions |
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