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William Blake Now: Why He Matters More Than Ever

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title William Blake Now: Why He Matters More Than Ever
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Higgs
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 176,Width 110
Category/GenreLiterary studies - c 1800 to c 1900
Literary studies - poetry and poets
Spirituality and religious experience
Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems
ISBN/Barcode 9781474614337
ClassificationsDewey:821.7
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication Date 5 September 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

'If a thing loves, it is infinite' William Blake A short, impassioned argument for why the visionary artist William Blake is important in the twenty-first century The visionary poet and painter William Blake is a constant presence throughout contemporary culture - from videogames to novels, from sporting events to political rallies and from horror films to designer fashion. Although he died nearly 200 years ago, something about his work continues to haunt the twenty-first century. What is it about Blake that has so endured? In this illuminating essay, John Higgs takes us on a whirlwind tour to prove that far from being the mere New Age counterculture figure that many assume him to be, Blake is now more relevant than ever.

Author Biography

John Higgs is the author I HAVE AMERICA SURROUNDED, THE KLF, STRANGER THAN WE CAN IMAGINE, WATLING STREET, THE FUTURE STARTS HERE, WILLIAM BLAKE NOW, WILLIAM BLAKE VS THE WORLD and LOVE AND LET DIE. He lives in Brighton with his wife and their two children.