William Blake

"El matrimonio del cielo y el infierno" ocupa un lugar privilegiado en la evolución poética y artística del William Blake (1757-1827). Educado en la tradición disidente o inconformista, es decir, en la religion de aquellos que aceptaron la ruptura con Roma pero no el sometimiento a la nueva Iglesia de Inglaterra fundada desde la monarquia, Blake planeo una obra que le brindara la posibilidad de denunciar la moral instituida, exponer su vision antinomica del mundo, expresar sus ideas sobre el origen de las religiones e incluir un canto revolucionario, la "Cancion de la libertad", muestra de la energia revolucionaria que se desato a finales del siglo XVIII. Uno de los rasgos mas desconcertantes de "El matrimonio del cielo y el infierno" es la variedad de elementos que la componen: ilustraciones y poemas, dialogos y parodias, una teoria de la percepcion, proverbios, una teogonia, un canto politico, manifiestos religiosos y varios descensos a los infiernos. Esta edicion ofrece el texto en edicion bilingue y reproduce el facsimil de las 25 planchas originales.

Los poemas que William Blake reunió en el manuscrito que se publica en este volumen constituyen sin duda el mejor resumen posible de su producción literaria. Siguiendo la tradición de nombrar un poemario con el titulo de su texto mas celebre, hemos optado aqui por llamar "Augurios de inocencia" a este importante conjunto de obras blakeanas.

Catalogado habitualmente como prerromántico por los historiadores de la literatura, William Blake (1757-1827) es, sin embargo, una figura que desafía cualquier intento de clasificación y que ocupa un privilegiado lugar en la lirica inglesa. Rebelde, visionario y mistico, rompio con las doctrinas oficiales de su tiempo (teologicas, morales, politicas y esteticas) y se anticipo a muchos pensadores que hoy forman parte del acervo cultural de Occidente. El suyo es un mundo donde el mal es una fuerza necesaria y las leyes morales son cadenas impuestas al hombre, al que el poeta aspira a liberar a traves de la imaginacion, la vision y el conocimiento. La presente "Antologia bilingue" ofrece una amplia seleccion de la obra de William Blake, traducida y prologada por Enrique Caracciolo Trejo. No faltan en ella sus poemas mas conocidos, como El Tigre o Un arbol emponzoñado y viene completada por un glosario de vocablos de sentido especial en la cosmogonia del autor y una cronologia.Catalogado habitualmente como prerromántico por los historiadores de la literatura, William Blake (1757-1827) es, sin embargo, una figura que desafía cualquier intento de clasificación y que ocupa un privilegiado lugar en la lirica inglesa. Rebelde, visionario y mistico, rompio con las doctrinas oficiales de su tiempo (teologicas, morales, politicas y esteticas) y se anticipo a muchos pensadores que hoy forman parte del acervo cultural de Occidente. El suyo es un mundo donde el mal es una fuerza necesaria y las leyes morales son cadenas impuestas al hombre, al que el poeta aspira a liberar a traves de la imaginacion, la vision y el conocimiento. La presente "Antologia bilingue" ofrece una amplia seleccion de la obra de William Blake, traducida y prologada por Enrique Caracciolo Trejo. No faltan en ella sus poemas mas conocidos, como El Tigre o Un arbol emponzoñado y viene completada por un glosario de vocablos de sentido especial en la cosmogonia del autor y una cronologia.

William Blake poeta, pintor y grabador, nació el 28 de noviembre de 1757 en el barrio londinense de Soho. Expuso sus primeras acuarelas y grabados en 1771, y un año después entró como aprendiz en el taller de grabado de James Basire, donde paso siete años. Del final de esta estancia data su etapa de simpatias revolucionarias. En 1782 contrajo matrimonio con Catherine Boucher y un año mas tarde publico su primer libro de poemas, Esbozos poeticos, al que siguieron Canciones de Inocencia (1789) y Canciones de Experiencia (1794), en las que expresa su creencia apasionada en la libertad de la imaginacion. Esta fe visionaria se plasma de manera exuberante en El matrimonio del Cielo y el Infierno (ca. 1790) y en sus poemas profeticos, entre los que destacan El libro de Thel (1789), Visiones de las hijas de Albion (1793), las profecias continentales: America (1793) y Europa (1794), Milton (1804) y Jerusalen (1804- 1818). Blake dio a conocer estos poemas en pequeñas ediciones ilustradas con grabados de hermosa y sorprendente factura. Ignorado por sus contemporaneos, trabajo como grabador profesional hasta su muerte, el 12 de agosto de 1827. William Blake es una de las figuras centrales del romanticismo europeo, pero a la vez ocupa un lugar visiblemente excentrico por el caracter disidente de su obra. Heredero de las corrientes mas contestatarias del puritanismo ingles y de la tradicion hermetica y visionaria de Jacob Bohme y Emanuel Swedenborg, Blake fue el autor de una seria de poemas profeticos en los que, valiendose de una mitologia de su invencion, reinterpreto los grandes sucesos de su epoca y la historia misma de la humanidad. Frente al materialismo que abstrae y generaliza, Blake reivindica el detalle, lo concreto, lo singular, la diferencia, el caracter sagrado de toda vida humana; frente al materialismo que solo cree en aquello que percibe por sus cinco sentidos, Blake reivindica una purificacion de las puertas de la percepcion que nos permita verlo todo tal como es, infinito y eterno. Su poesia denuncia el corazon narcisista del mundo moderno, productor de seres que vagan perpetuamente insatisfechos, cegados por una idea de progreso y bienestar material que pospone una y otra vez la plenitud vital. Este volumen recoge en edicion bilingue y en una traduccion rigurosa el grueso de su obra, incluyendo el tratado El matrimonio del Cielo y el Infierno, sus memorables Canciones de Inocencia y Experiencia y sus principales poemas profeticos: El libro de Thel, Visiones de las hijas de Albion, Europa y America, entre otros.

A unique edition of this rare and wonderful book reproducing William Blake''s own illumination and lettering from the finest existing example of the original work. This beautiful pocket-sized book, is seeming simplicity belying its visionary wisdom. Internationally recognised as a masterpiece of English literature, it also occupies a key position in the history of western art. This unique edition of the work allows Blake to communicate with his readers as he intended, reproducing Blake''s own illumination and lettering from the finest existing example of the original work. In this way readers can experience the mystery and beauty of Blake''s poetry as he first created it, discovering for themselves the intricate web of symbol and meaning that connects word and image.Each poem is accompanied by a literal transcription, and the volume is introduced by the renowned historian and critic, Richard Holmes.This beautiful edition of The Songs of Innocence and Experience will be essential for those familiar with Blake''s work, but also offers an ideal way into his visionary world for those encountering Blake for the first time.Published in association with The Blake Trust.

The Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel dined with me, and I asked them how they dared so roundly to assert that God spoke to them, and whether they did not think at the time that they would be misunderstood, and so be the cause of imposition.Isaiah answered: I saw no God, nor heard any, in a finite organical perception: but my senses discovered the infinite in everything; and as I was then persuaded, and remained confirmed, that the voice of honest indignation is the voice of God, I cared not for consequences, but wrote.Then I asked: Does a firm persuasion that a thing is so, make it so?He replied: All poets believe that it does, and in ages of imagination this firm persuasion removed mountains; but many are not capable of a firm persuasion of anything...

This carefully crafted ebook: "America A Prophecy (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. America a Prophecy is a 1793 prophetic book by English poet and illustrator William Blake. It is engraved on eighteen plates, and survives in fourteen known copies. It is the first of Blakes Continental prophecies. America was one of the few works that Blake describes as "illuminated printing", those of which were either hand coloured or colour printed with the ink being placed on the copperplate before printed. Early sketches for America were also included in his notebook, which Blake used between 1790 and 1793. William Blake (1757 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Book of Urizen (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Book of Urizen is one of the major prophetic books of the English poet William Blake, illustrated by Blakes own plates. It was originally published as The First Book of Urizen in 1794. Later editions dropped the word "first". The book takes its name from the character Urizen in Blakes mythology, who represents alienated reason as the source of oppression. The book describes Urizen as the "primeaval priest", and describes how he became separated from the other Eternals to create his own alienated and enslaving realm of religious dogma. Los and Enitharmon create a space within Urizens fallen universe to give birth to their son Orc, the spirit of revolution and freedom. In form, the book is a parody of the Book of Genesis, with Blakes Urizen being more similar to the demiurge of the Gnostics than a benevolent creator. The poems of William Blake reinterpret the spiritual history of the human race from the fall from Eden to the beginning of the French Revolution. Blake believed in the correspondence between the physical world and the spiritual world and used poetic metaphor to express these beliefs. In his poetry, we hear a man who looks for mankind to salvage his redemption from oppression through resurgence of imaginative life. The power of repression is a constant theme in Blakes poems and he articulates his belief in the titanic forces of revolt and the struggle for freedom against the guardians of tradition. "William Blake (1757 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Book of Ahania (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Book of Ahania is one of the English poet William Blakes prophetic books. It was published in 1795, illustrated by Blakes own plates. The poem of the book consists of six chapters. The content concerns Fuzon, a son of Urizen, a Zoa or major aspect in Blakes mythology. Ahania of the title is Urizens female counterpart. William Blake was a poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver. During his life the prophetic message of his writings were understood by few and misunderstood by many. However Blake is now widely admired for his soulful originality and lofty imagination. The poetry of William Blake is far reaching in its scope and range of experience. The poems of William Blake can offer a profound symbolism and also a delightful childlike innocence. Whatever the inner meaning of Blakes poetry we can easily appreciate the beautiful language and lyrical quality of his poetic vision.

This carefully crafted ebook: "All Religions Are One & There Is No Natural Religion (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional table of contents. All Religions are One is the title of a series of philosophical aphorisms by William Blake, written in 1788. Following on from his initial experiments with relief etching in the non-textual The Approach of Doom (1787), All Religions are One and There is No Natural Religion represent Blakes first successful attempt to combine image and text via relief etching, and are thus the earliest of his illuminated manuscripts. As such, they serve as a significant milestone in Blakes career. William Blake (1757 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.

This carefully crafted ebook: "Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Showing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Songs of Innocence was the first of Blakes illuminated books published in 1789. It is a cheerful and optimistic volume which concerns itself with such themes as springtime, childrens games, the freedom of the human spirit, and a kind and loving God. Songs of Experience is the second part of Songs of Innocence and of Experience. The poems and artwork were reproduced by copperplate engraving and colored with washes by hand. Blake republished Songs of Innocence and Experience several times, often changing the number and order of the plates. The spellings, punctuation and capitalizations are those of the original Blake manuscripts. William Blake (1757 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.

The Marriage of Heaven and Hell William Blake - The Marriage of Heaven and Hell is a book by the English poet and printmaker William Blake. It is a series of texts written in imitation of biblical prophecy but expressing Blakes own intensely personal Romantic and revolutionary beliefs. Like his other books, it was published as printed sheets from etched plates containing prose, poetry and illustrations. The plates were then coloured by Blake and his wife Catherine.Once regarded as a brilliant eccentric whose works skirted the outer fringes of English art and literature, William Blake (17571827) is today recognized as a major poet, a profound thinker, and one of the most original and exciting English artists. Nowhere is his glorious poetic and pictorial legacy more evident than in The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, which many consider his most inspired and original work.The Marriage of Heaven and Hell is both a humorous satire on religion and morality and a work that concisely expresses Blakes essential wisdom and philosophy, much of it revealed in the 70 aphorisms of his "Proverbs of Hell."

William Blake''s Songs of Innocence and Experience contain some of Blake''s finest and best-loved poems, which are presented here in the form which best satisfied the high expectations of his poetic and artistic aspirations. The fifty-four plates which Blake originally etched and coloured by hand are beautifully reproduced, and each has the text of the poem printed on the facing page. Here the reader will find "The Lamb", "The Little Black Boy", "The Chimney Sweeper", "Infant Joy", "The Sick Rose", "The Tyger" and "Infant Sorrow".With an Afterword by Peter Harness.

Cristo ensinou que o homem se salva pela fé e pela ética; Swedenborg acrescentou a inteligência; Blake nos impõe três caminhos de salvação: o moral; o intelectual e o estético. Afirmou que o terceiro

Talvez o poeta mais original da literatura inglesa, William Blake foi uma espécie de símbolo das manifestações socioculturais dos anos 1960 e 1970. Ao lado da psicologia de Carl Jung e Sigmund Freud,

William Blakes *Illustrations of The Book of Job* is a masterful artistic and literary interpretation of the ancient biblical story, intertwining profound spiritual inquiry with striking visual artistry. Composed in the late 18th century, these illustrations serve as a reflection of Blakes unique romantic style, characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth. Blakes visual interpretations encapsulate the essence of Jobs trials, capturing themes of suffering, faith, and divine justice through a blend of symbolism and imagination, bridging the gap between literature and art in a manner that exemplifies the pivotal artistic movements of his time. Blake, a visionary poet, painter, and printmaker, was deeply influenced by the spiritual and social turmoil of his era. His interest in the profound questions of existence, morality, and the nature of divinity inform his work, making *The Book of Job* a fitting subject for his explorations. Blakes radical views on religion, combined with his personal experiences of hardship, illuminated his interpretations of Jobs plight, reflecting a quest for understanding and reconciliation with the divine amidst adversity. This exquisite collection is essential for readers seeking to explore the intersections of literature, theology, and visual art. Blakes innovative approach invites us to engage with the complexities of faith and suffering in a profoundly personal manner. *Illustrations of The Book of Job* offers a transformative experience, profoundly relevant to both contemporary discourse and timeless spiritual inquiry.

William Blakes Europe: A Prophecy serves as a profound and richly symbolic exploration of the social and political upheavals characterizing late 18th-century Europe. This prophetic work employs a visionary style, characterized by vivid imagery and allegorical figures, to critique the prevailing powers, ideologies, and religious institutions. Blake navigates through themes of conflict, revolution, and regeneration, using a complex interplay of text and intricate illustrations to invoke a sense of urgency about the moral and spiritual awakening of humanity in the face of tyranny and oppression. Blake, an emblematic figure of the Romantic era, was not merely a poet but also a painter and printmaker whose intricate artistic vision informed his written works. Living during a time of intense sociopolitical transformation, including the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, Blake felt an acute disconnection from the established norms and beliefs of his time. His personal conviction in the importance of individualism and emotional truth greatly influenced the writing of Europe: A Prophecy, adding layers of personal and societal critique. This text is a crucial read for those interested in the intersection of art and politics, as well as for enthusiasts of Blakes unique visionary aesthetic. Europe: A Prophecy invites readers to engage deeply with its provocative themes, rewarding them with insights not only into Blakes mind but also into the tumultuous era from which these ideas emerged.

William Blakes "Visions of the Daughters of Albion" is a profound exploration of the intersection between innocence and experience, underpinned by the tensions of gender and sexuality in the late 18th century. Through a unique blend of poetry and visual artistry, Blake employs an intricate literary style that combines lyrical beauty with symbolic depth, encapsulating themes of love, oppression, and liberation. The work reflects Blakes radical perspective on the moral and social dilemmas of his time, articulating a critique of societal constraints imposed on both women and the broader human spirit. Blake, often considered a visionary poet and artist, was deeply influenced by the socio-political climate of the Industrial Revolution, as well as his own spiritual awakening. His experiences with spiritualism, radical politics, and artistic expression fostered a deep empathy for the plight of the marginalized. In "Visions of the Daughters of Albion," Blake channels his ideas about the nature of freedom, intertwining personal and collective experiences that resonate with both contemporary issues and universal human sentiments. This seminal work is a must-read for anyone interested in the confluence of art and activism, as Blakes poignant verses challenge readers to confront the moral complexities of their own lives. "Visions of the Daughters of Albion" invites readers to engage in a transformative journey, revealing the profound layers of human existence through Blakes visionary lens.

In "For the Sexes: The Gates of Paradise," William Blake intricately interweaves themes of love, sexuality, and the transcendental nature of human relationships within a richly symbolic poetic framework. This collection, consisting of a series of interrelated poems, reflects Blakes visionary style characterized by imaginative language and striking visual artistry. Set against the backdrop of the late 18th-century Romantic movement, the work stands as a poignant exploration of the dualities of existenceinnocence and experience, nature and society, body and spiritilluminating the paradigm shift in understanding human connections during a time of significant social change. William Blake, a seminal figure in the Romantic movement, was not only a poet but also a painter and engraver, embodying the spirit of a visionary artist deeply influenced by the complexities of human life and spirituality. His personal philosophy, steeped in mysticism and a profound questioning of societal norms, informed his creation of this provocative work. Blakes advocacy for the liberation of the creative spirit was central to his worldview, likely driving him to craft a narrative that challenges conventional views on love and relationships. "For the Sexes: The Gates of Paradise" is a profound insight into the interplay between the sacred and the sensual, appealing to readers who seek to delve into the intricate layers of human experience. This work invites reflection on our perceptions of love and identity, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the evolution of poetry and the exploration of human emotions.