Blake, nation, and empire

This book examines Blake's work in the context of discourses of nation and empire, of the construction of a public sphere, and restores the longevity to his artistic career by placing emphasis on his work in the 1820s. Relevant contexts include technology, sentimentalism, Ireland and Catholic E...

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Contributors: Worrall, David (Other) ; Clark, Steven H. 1957- (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Houndmills [U.K.] New York Palgrave Macmillan 2006
In:Year: 2006
Reviews:Blake, Nation and Empire. Edited by David Worrall and Steve Clark (2007) (Lowe, Matthew Forrest)
Further subjects:B Nationalism and literature (Great Britain) History 19th century
B Imperialism in literature
B Nationalism and literature (Great Britain) History 18th century
B Nationalism in literature
B Blake, William (1757-1827) Political and social views
B Political poetry, English History and criticism
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Summary:This book examines Blake's work in the context of discourses of nation and empire, of the construction of a public sphere, and restores the longevity to his artistic career by placing emphasis on his work in the 1820s. Relevant contexts include technology, sentimentalism, Ireland and Catholic Emancipation, missionary prospectuses and body politics
Item Description:"The present volume grew out of the 2000 William Blake conference held at Tate Britain, Millbank, London"--Pref
Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0333993144