The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by William Blake
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About this eBook
| Author | Blake, William, 1757-1827 |
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| Title | The Marriage of Heaven and Hell |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" by William Blake is a poetic work written in the late 18th century. This collection of philosophical writings and poetry explores the nature of good and evil, reason and energy, and the interplay of desire and restraint. It innovatively challenges traditional views of morality and spirituality, proposing that opposites are necessary for human existence and that energy, often labeled as "evil," is vital for understanding human experience. The book presents a series of provocative and imaginative ideas, conveyed through a combination of prose and verse. It opens with an argument regarding the necessity of contraries, positing that the division between good and evil is a construct of human perception. Blake employs the character of the Devil to voice dissenting ideas against conventional religious beliefs, advocating for the acceptance and celebration of human desires. Through memorable fancies and proverbs of hell, the text critiques societal norms and religious doctrines, emphasizing that true understanding and liberation come from embracing one's inherent energies and desires. The work is rich with allegory and has had a lasting impact on literature and philosophy, inviting readers to reconsider their perspectives on morality and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Mysticism |
| Subject | Hell |
| Subject | Heaven |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45315 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4911 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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