The Book of Urizen: A Facsimile in Full Color (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)
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The richly illuminated works of William Blake โ poet, prophet, and artist โ 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 o
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Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Release date: 9 July 1997
ISBN-10 : 0486298019 | ISBN-13: 9780486298016
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Release date: 9 July 1997
ISBN-10 : 0486298019 | ISBN-13: 9780486298016
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