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Blake, prophet against empire

Blake, prophet against empire

David V. Erdman · 1954 · 546 pages

Literature and historyKnowledgePolitics and literatureHistory and criticismCriticism and interpretationPolitical and social views

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Definitive study of the strange symbolism through which William Blake undertook a literary campaign against the political tyranny of his time. Third edition includes updated material, over 30 illustrations, a Chronology, more. "For our sense of Blake in his own times we are indebted to David Erdman more than anyone else." — Times Literary Supplement.

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