Books by Bernard Blackstone
“I enjoyed that book because it was one of the first that I read that took Blake seriously, as a great intellectual who can be questioned and probed, and who we can learn from as well as learn about. The title ‘English Blake’ also situates him on the island of Albion. In these days of Christian nationalism, social disputes about identity, many recent writers have distanced themselves from that. But I felt that in English Blake there is a love of country, of land. It’s maybe from more innocent times—in the pejorative sense—but it’s quite refreshing to read. It’s also very clearly written, a model of prose.” Read more...
The best books on William Blake
Mark Vernon, Biographer
Interviews where books by Bernard Blackstone were recommended
The best books on William Blake, recommended by Mark Vernon
Visionary, mystic, poet, etcher: the English artist William Blake (1757-1827) developed his own, highly distinct, style—but he was also in conversation with the artistic currents of his day, explains Mark Vernon, the author of a new philosophical exploration of Blake’s work. Here he highlights five books that will help you gain an understanding of William Blake’s life, work, and spiritual life.
