The Religion of Empire Political Theology in Blake's Prophetic Symbolism |
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| Author:
| Rosso, G. A. |
| Series title: | Literature, Religion, and Postsecular Stud Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8142-1316-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2016 |
| Publisher: | Ohio State University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $47.95 |
Book Description:
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This is the first full-length study devoted to Blake's epic prophecies, exploring the themes of empire and religion through the lens of one of Blake's most distinctive and puzzling images, Rahab. Tracing the evolution of Blake's thought, it shows how the Bible, myth and politics merge in his prophetic symbolism.
This is the first full-length study devoted to Blake's epic prophecies, exploring the themes of empire and religion through the lens of one of Blake's most distinctive and puzzling images, Rahab. Tracing the evolution of Blake's thought, it shows how the Bible, myth and politics merge in his prophetic symbolism.