Blake, Politics, and History
Exploring the intersections of art, politics, and historical context
Christopher Z Hobson author George A Jr Rosso Jr author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:8th Jul '16
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This anthology provides fresh insights into William Blake's work, focusing on the intersections of politics and history. Blake, Politics, and History is a vital resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
This anthology, Blake, Politics, and History, presents a groundbreaking collection of original essays that explore the multifaceted work of William Blake. By combining traditional and contemporary historicist methods with a diverse array of approaches, this volume charts new territory in Blake studies. It is the first new collection on Blake in the U.S. in over a decade, featuring up-to-date scholarship from leading Blake scholars alongside innovative contributions from emerging voices. Notably, this anthology has a broader international scope and includes more work by women than previous collections, making it a unique addition to the field.
Blake, Politics, and History emphasizes the importance of re-establishing the connections between politics and history in understanding Blake's work, particularly in North America, where he has often been interpreted through a narrow lens. This volume engages with the historical-political tradition prevalent in British Blake studies, fostering a dialogue with North American scholarship. The essays within explore Blake's radicalism, his opposition to imperialism, slavery, and patriarchy, while also addressing the complexities of his views on revolution, violence, and democratic pluralism.
The anthology also includes a dedicated section on Blake and women, where contributors connect Blake's work to historical issues surrounding women's roles and domestic ideology. By situating itself within a resurgent historicism, Blake, Politics, and History moves away from apolitical interpretations, celebrating Blake as a revolutionary artist. This bold anthology appeals not only to Blake scholars but also to a broader audience, including Romanticists, literary historians, and theorists engaged in feminism, cultural studies, and new historicism.
ISBN: 9781138964808
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
468 pages