The Alchemy of William Blake

<p><strong>A concise and profound exploration of the influence of the mystic Jacob Boehme on the spirituality of William Blake.</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Blake was inspired by Boehme's philosophical alchemy and this book meticulously dissects his tempera painting 'An Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man' to analyse those beliefs.</strong></p><p></p><p></p><ul><li><strong>It examines the constituent parts of the painting before reassembling it.</strong></li></ul><p></p><p></p><ul><li><strong>It provides the reader with rich potential for the interpretation of Blake's world through an introduction to the Kabbalah and alchemy. </strong></li></ul><p></p><p></p><ul><li><strong>It provides a fascinating journey of discovery deepening an understanding and appreciation of the core beliefs underpinning Blake's mysticism.</strong></li></ul><p></p><p></p><ul><li><strong>Full-colour edition with jacket.</strong></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong>For readers interested in Blake's spirituality and anyone searching for a clear introduction to philosophical alchemy.</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Authors Guild Human Authored Certification 3406390</strong></p>