A new interpretation of four of William Blake's minor prophecies : His use of the "four zoas" as an organizing principle / Robert E. Simmons.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simmons, Robert E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Blake, William, 1757-1827--Criticism and interpretation.

Blake, William.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (294 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lewiston, New York : Edwin Mellen Press, [2014]

Summary:

This book examines four of Blake's works that use a consistent fourfold imagery and structure based on the four ""zoas"", or aspects of Albion. Luvah as the zoa of ""god"" is the state of imgaination in England. Urthona as the zoa of ""body"" is the physical state of England. Urizen as the zoa of ""soul"" is the intellectual state of the people of England, and Tharmas as the zoa of ""world"" is the state of England's relationship to other countries.

Contents:

A New interpretation of Four of William Blake's Minor Prophecies His Use of the ""four zoas"" as an Organizing Principle; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Abstract; Foreword; Preface; Part One - William Blake's Philosophy and Symbols; Chapter One; Chapter Two; Chapter Three; Chapter Four; Part Two - Interpreting Fourfold Texts; Chapter Five; Chapter Six; Chapter Seven; Chapter Eight; Epilogue; Appendix; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-7734-4589-7