AMERICA A PROPHECY (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Visionary Prophetic Poem of Revolution, Liberation, and Illuminated Romantic ImaginationBy William Blake
Length1h 50m
About this audiobook
William Blake's America a Prophecy (1793) is one of his most forceful "prophetic books," recasting the American Revolution as a cosmic struggle between liberation and oppressive law. Written in Blake's dense, visionary verse and originally produced through his distinctive illuminated printing, the work fuses poetry and image into a radical mythic drama. Figures such as Orc and Urizen transform political history into symbolic conflict, placing the poem within Romanticism's revolutionary imagination while resisting conventional epic and biblical forms. Blake, engraver, poet, and religious dissenter, lived amid the upheavals of the American and French revolutions and the repressive anxieties of late-eighteenth-century Britain. His hostility to tyranny, organized dogma, and mechanistic reason shaped his art profoundly. America a Prophecy reflects both his political sympathy with anti-imperial revolt and his larger spiritual conviction that human freedom requires imaginative emancipation. This illustrated edition is recommended for readers interested in Romantic literature, revolutionary politics, visionary art, and the history of illustrated books. Though challenging, it rewards close attention with a powerful encounter between poetry, prophecy, and visual design. It is essential for understanding Blake's radical imagination and his enduring critique of oppression.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
6Preludium
2Introduction
7A Prophecy
3Synopsis
8Analysis
4Historical Context
9Reflection
5Author Biography
10Memorable Quotes
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