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WILLIAM
BLAKE "Prophet,
poet, painter and engraver—Blake's uniqueness lies in no
single achievement, but in the whole of what he was, which is more
than the sum of all that he did." 
So
writes Kathleen Raine in this classic study of William Blake, a man
for whom the arts were not an end in themselves, but expressed his
vision of the spiritual drama of the English national being. Profusely
illustrated, this volume presents a comprehensive view of Blake's
artistic achievements and a compelling and moving portrait of the
life and thought of an extraordinary genius.
"A unique
and valuable guide . . . With a fine range of illustrations, this
volume will enthrall the general reader or beginning student." —The Times Literary Supplement
"A thing of joy."
—The Guardian
"Of all the current books of Blake, this is the one that will be most read and read most often." —Lawrence Gowing, The Observer
ISBN 0-500-20107-2
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156 illustrations |
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