Publisher's Synopsis
William Blake and His Illustrations to the Divine Comedy is a book written by W.B. Yeats that was originally published in The Savoy No. 3 in July of 1896. The book is a study of the work of William Blake, a renowned artist and poet, and his illustrations of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Yeats examines Blake's interpretations of the characters and themes in the poem, and discusses the influence of Dante's work on Blake's own artistic style and philosophy. The book includes reproductions of some of Blake's illustrations to The Divine Comedy, allowing readers to see the intricate details and unique style of his work. Overall, William Blake and His Illustrations to the Divine Comedy is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of art and literature, and an in-depth look at one of the most influential artists of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
