The Laurel Poetry Series Blake [Paperback] Blake; Todd, Ruthven, Editor

Description

Paperback cover has a couple of small tears and a crease. Pages are clean and binding is secure. Ships from Colorado.

This vintage paperback edition of “The Laurel Poetry Series Blake” offers a unique glimpse into the life and works of the renowned English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake (1757-1827). Edited by Ruthven Todd, a respected Blake scholar, this anthology presents a curated selection of Blake’s poetry, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the visionary and prophetic world of one of the most original and influential figures of the Romantic era.

Blake’s poetry, characterized by its mystical and symbolic language, challenged the conventional norms of his time and explored themes of spirituality, imagination, and the human condition. His works, such as “Songs of Innocence and Experience,” “The Marriage of Heaven and Hell,” and “The Prophetic Books,” have left an indelible mark on literature and continue to inspire artists and thinkers across disciplines.

This particular copy, although bearing the signs of its age with a few tears and creases on the cover, remains a testament to the enduring appeal of Blake’s genius. The clean pages and secure binding ensure that readers can still embark on a journey through Blake’s poetic landscape, appreciating the depth and complexity of his thoughts and the timeless resonance of his words.