Book of Urizen: A Facsimile in Full Color (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) - Softcover

Blake, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486298019 ISBN 13: 9780486298016

Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., 1998

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One of Blake's most interesting and powerful creations — a parody of the book of Genesis in which the righteous figure of God is replaced by that of Urizen, the "dark power." Included are 27 hand-colored plates rich in energy and monumental grandeur, along with a printed transcription of the poem.

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The richly illuminated works of William Blake—poet, prophet, and artist—have fascinated readers since the late eighteenth century. In majestic verse illustrated with his own hand-colored plates, the poet explored profound and mystical themes, including the relationship between God and man and the concept of life as a journey toward spiritual self-knowledge.
One of Blake's most interesting and powerful creations, The Book of Urizen represents a parody of the book of Genesis, in which the righteous figure of God is replaced by that of Urizen, the "dark power" and obstacle to spiritual life. With "the voice of honest indignation," Blake compels readers to recognize and overcome their inner adversary in order to rise to higher levels of perception.
Incredibly beautiful in its combination of words and pictures, The Book of Urizen boasts some of Blake's most magnificent designs, rich in energy and monumental grandeur. For any lover of Blake, this edition represents an inexpensive opportunity to enjoy one of his finest works, including full-color reproductions of the poet's distinctive hand-colored plates and a printed transcription of the poem.
Dover (1997) unabridged republication of the plates from the facsimile edition published by The Trianon Press, Paris, for the William Blake Trust, London, 1958.

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• Verlag: Dover Publications Inc.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0486298019
• ISBN 13: 9780486298016
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 48