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The Complete Poetry and Prose of William Blake: With a New Foreword and Commentary by Harold Bloom Hardcover – Illustrated, July 7, 2008

by William Blake (Author), David Erdman (Editor), Harold Bloom (Foreword)
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"An essential book in the study of an always fascinating author."—Times Literary Supplement

Since its first publication in 1965, this collection has been widely hailed as the best available text of William Blake's poetry and prose. It is now expanded to include a new foreword by Harold Bloom, his definitive statement on Blake's greatness.
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“An essential book in the study of an always fascinating author.” ― Times Literary Supplement

"'Blake's most reliable historical and textual scholar' presents the work of the poet, artist and engraver (1757-1827); included are "The Lamb" ("Little Lamb who made thee"), "Never Pain to Tell They Love" ("?Love that never told can be?"), and "The Poison Tree" ("I was angry with my friend; / I told my wrath, my wrath did end")." ― Foreword Reviews

"The crucial preliminary problem [in establishing Blake’s text] is simply to make out what Blake wrote. . . . Erdman has used modern aids such as infrared photography and microphotography . . . but his real achievement has been to look at Blake’s text more closely and intelligently than any previous editor." ― New York Review of Books

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"[Blake] was a visionary, rather than a mystic, and like D. H. Lawrence and Sigmund Freud he hoped to encourage us to exalt our human potential. Perhaps William Blake can best be termed an apocalyptic humanist, who urges us never to forget that all deities reside within the human breast." Harold Bloom, from the new foreword

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press; First Edition (July 7, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1024 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0520256379
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0520256378
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.43 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 2.1 x 9.25 inches
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Leslie
5.0 out of 5 stars Clasdic stuff
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
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Blake in all his glory
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Someone
5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable collection; no color art; be gentle with the binding
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022
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I love Blake, and having his definitive collected writings with commentary is immensely worthwhile. I actually have three copies of this book -- the copy from undergrad, which fell apart, the copy I ordered, and the copy given me as a gift. Very strange, wild, beautiful, challenging writer. The collection, while it does contain extensive commentaries by Harold Bloom, all Blake's extant poetry as far as I know, and many letters, does NOT contain color reproductions of the art, which I strongly recommend that you seek out, whether in print or in the Blake Archive.
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Charles P
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for Blake fans and the Blake curious..
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2000
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There's not much more I can say after reading the reviews below, except to agree that this is _the_ book to own if you're wanting to add William Blake to your library.
This is a large book, clocking in at around nine hundred pages. Within you'll find all the great poetry that makes Blake, well, Blake. The "Songs of Innocence and Experience" are truly wonderful, as is "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell".
Lots to read here beyond than the known works, including miscellaneous poems, songs and verses and sataric verses and epigrams, even letters that Blake himself wrote.
The book is neatly organized and easy to navigate, making the section you're looking for a snap to find. At the back of the book are sections with textual notes (a small "t" is marked throughout Blake's works), and commentary (a small "c"), also marked. Invaluable resources to help understand and navigate the complexity of Blake's poems and prose. An index of titles and first lines is also included in the back.
All in all a wonderful collection for any Blake fan to own and for the curious to lose themselves in the majesty that is William Blake.
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T. Byron K.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Direct Line to Heaven
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2019
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When I first encountered William Blake's poetry as in an Undergraduate I was most struck by his combining poetry and painting along with relief etchings that he felt were divinely imparted. The imagination for Blake was a direct line to Heaven and the act of creating art and poetry was a holy one.
"Thy fair haired angel of
the evening/ Now, whilst the Sun rests
on the mountains, light thy bright torch of Love;
thy radiant crown/ Put on, and smile upon our evening bed!"
Wm .Blake
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Leigh
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful content, not so great binding
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
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I recommend everyone, especially those who love Romanticism, to give Blake a try.
Erdman and Bloom put together an excellent copy--the only downside is the crappy binding.
I've owned my copy for less than a year...the binding is literally falling apart and torn, about 40 pages have come loose, and both the front and back covers are peeling off. I have read it a lot, but that is still unusual for a paperback.
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damoya
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022
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Elliot L. Easton
5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt and great condition
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
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I had a library copy of the book previously and loved it and wanted it for my permanent collection so I knew exactly what I was getting. In great condition and arrived more quickly than expected so entirely satisfied.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for class
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021
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Came on time for my class. Great condition and worth buying books on Amazon
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parth
4.0 out of 5 stars everything blake
Reviewed in India on November 29, 2023
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couldn't find blake's "tiriel" in it. the rest is fine.

edit: my bad, it has everything blake.
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Maud
5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient poetry.
Reviewed in France on June 28, 2023
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It takes a little time to read it. It makes you think. It's beautiful.
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Andrew Sammon
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars for content, 5 stars for physical quality.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2022
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I typically prefer buying poetry collections rather than complete editions. However, in the case of Blake, I think an exception is necessary; an holistic approach to his poetry helps greatly in understanding this intricate cosmos.

I am especially happy with the near 100-page commentary by the literary sage, Harold Bloom. His reverence for poetry is infectious.
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Marco Carnini
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Edition of William Blake's Works
Reviewed in Germany on September 15, 2021
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This edition is my favorite so far. The paper and print are of high quality unlike the other editions from other publishers which is difficult to find these days. It also contains a few illustrations of Blake's paintings. In general, I really LOVE this book and going through each page is just a bliss. Blake's works are just special since it contains esoteric meanings and the words are beautifully crafted. Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the world's most important poets
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2020
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This book is 990 pages long, so I'm going to need some time with it. So far, like it's completeness and the care with which the editor has assembled it.
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