AMERICA A PROPHECY (Illustrated Edition) E-Book

William Blake

• Herausgeber: Musaicum Books
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017

Seitenzahl: 15

Beschreibung

In William Blake's 'America a Prophecy (Illustrated Edition)', the author delves into the complex themes of revolution and spiritual awakening, set against the backdrop of the American Revolution. Blake's literary style, characterized by vivid imagery and lyrical prose, transports the reader into a mystical world where political struggles intertwine with spiritual revelations. The inclusion of illustrations adds a visual layer to the text, enhancing the reader's immersive experience and making the prophetic visions come alive. This work is a prime example of Blake's unique approach to blending poetry and visual art, creating a multi-dimensional reading experience that challenges traditional literary boundaries. The book also provides insight into Blake's visionary beliefs and his critique of societal norms, making it a valuable addition to the study of Romantic literature and political philosophy.

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William Blake

AMERICA A PROPHECY

(Illustrated Edition)

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2017 OK Publishing

ISBN 978-80-272-3161-4

Table of Contents

Preludium

A Prophecy

Preludium

Table of Contents

The shadowy daughter of Urthona stood before red Orc.

When fourteen suns had faintly journey’d o’er his dark abode; 

His food she brought in iron baskets, his drink in cups of iron; 

Crown’d with a helmet & dark hair the nameless female stood; 

A quiver with its burning stores, a bow like that of night, 

When pestilence is shot from heaven; no other arms she need: 

Invulnerable tho’ naked, save where clouds roll round her loins, 

Their awful folds in the dark air; silent she stood as night; 

For never from her iron tongue could voice or sound arise; 

But dumb till that dread day when Orc assay’d his fierce embrace.

Dark virgin; said the hairy youth, thy father stern abhorr’d; 

Rivets my tenfold chains while still on high my spirit soars; 

Sometimes an eagle screaming in the sky, sometimes a lion, 

Stalking upon the mountains, & sometimes a whale I lash 

The raging fathomless abyss, anon a serpent folding

Around the pillars of Urthona, and round thy dark limbs, 

On the Canadian wilds I fold, feeble my spirit folds.

For chaind beneath I rend these caverns; when thou bringest food 

I howl my joy! and my red eyes seek to behold thy face 

In vain! these clouds roll to & fro, & hide thee from my sight.

Silent as despairing love, and strong as jealousy,

The hairy shoulders rend the links, free are the wrists of fire; 

Round the terrific loins he siez’d the panting struggling womb; 

It joy’d: she put aside her clouds & smiled her firstborn smile;