Routledge Blake's Heroic Argument: 2 - William Blake Study

Explore the profound world of William Blake through this comprehensive study of his illuminated printing. First published in 1988, Blake's Heroic Argument provides a deep look into how the poet developed his unique ideas regarding religion, politics, sexuality, and the imagination. This volume offers detailed analysis of Blake's most famous works, such as the Songs of Innocence and Experience and The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. Readers will find full critical essays covering complex texts like the Four Zoas and Jerusalem. By connecting Blake's writings to the political controversies of his era, this book places his work in direct conversation with the ideas of Burke, Paine, and Mary. Whether you are a student of literary theory or a scholar of Romantic era poetry, this Routledge Library Edition provides the historical context necessary to understand Blake's lasting impact on literature.