This volume in the 21st Century Oxford Authors series offers students and readers a comprehensive selection from the work of William Blake (1757-1827). Accompanied by full academic support, this authentic edition allows readers to explore Blake's poetry, illustrated poetry, and essays, along with excerpts from his letters, manuscripts, notebook, advertisements, marginalia, and works printed using traditional printing methods.

The edition organizes Blake's works in chronological order, according to the date they were first printed or, in the case of unpublished works, the years in which they were composed. With the aid of editorial headings and commentary, this organization highlights Blake's material and intellectual efforts as a poet, painter, prophet, and non-academic philosopher.

The edition highlights the dynamic of Blake's complex art, giving equal weight to its verbal and visual dimensions, and emphasizes the main lines that structure his work. It also includes explanations and commentary to enhance the study, understanding, and enjoyment of these works, as well as an Introduction to Blake's life and works and a Chronology.

Pages: 864, Dimensions: 13.8x13.8cm