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1693838Visions of the Daughters of Albionhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/visions-of-the-daughters-of-albion/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1288464/df7cca47-82a6-4328-b5ee-d69fbb69bae4.jpg?v=6384434952932000004545MXNDigiCatInStock/Ebooks/<p>William Blakes "Visions of the Daughters of Albion" is a profound exploration of the intersection between innocence and experience, underpinned by the tensions of gender and sexuality in the late 18th century. Through a unique blend of poetry and visual artistry, Blake employs an intricate literary style that combines lyrical beauty with symbolic depth, encapsulating themes of love, oppression, and liberation. The work reflects Blakes radical perspective on the moral and social dilemmas of his time, articulating a critique of societal constraints imposed on both women and the broader human spirit. Blake, often considered a visionary poet and artist, was deeply influenced by the socio-political climate of the Industrial Revolution, as well as his own spiritual awakening. His experiences with spiritualism, radical politics, and artistic expression fostered a deep empathy for the plight of the marginalized. In "Visions of the Daughters of Albion," Blake channels his ideas about the nature of freedom, intertwining personal and collective experiences that resonate with both contemporary issues and universal human sentiments. This seminal work is a must-read for anyone interested in the confluence of art and activism, as Blakes poignant verses challenge readers to confront the moral complexities of their own lives. "Visions of the Daughters of Albion" invites readers to engage in a transformative journey, revealing the profound layers of human existence through Blakes visionary lens.</p>...1671338Visions of the Daughters of Albion4545https://www.gandhi.com.mx/visions-of-the-daughters-of-albion/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1288464/df7cca47-82a6-4328-b5ee-d69fbb69bae4.jpg?v=638443495293200000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20228596547002000_W3siaWQiOiIzMDkyZTZmMy1kYzkxLTQyMzEtOTc3Yi05NTFiNjA1Y2U3ZTQiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjQ1LCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjo0NSwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjUtMDEtMjlUMTM6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d8596547002000_<p>Originally produced in 1793, Visions of the Daughters of Albion has become one of Blakes most widely read and interpreted prophecies. The main character is a liberation figure challenging not only male chauvinism and marriage but the institution of slavery and imperialism in general. The female protagonist Oothoon, a sex slave who is raped by the slave driver Bromion, is clearly made to represent both the fertile, virginal and innocent lands of the pre-colonialism New World and the oppression of the women of Blakes time, who were, like slaves, treated as property of their husbands. In the course of his poem Oothoon becomes the ultimate symbol for liberation both as a woman and as a slave. William Blake (1757 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.</p>...(*_*)8596547002000_<p>William Blakes "Visions of the Daughters of Albion" is a profound exploration of the intersection between innocence and experience, underpinned by the tensions of gender and sexuality in the late 18th century. Through a unique blend of poetry and visual artistry, Blake employs an intricate literary style that combines lyrical beauty with symbolic depth, encapsulating themes of love, oppression, and liberation. The work reflects Blakes radical perspective on the moral and social dilemmas of his time, articulating a critique of societal constraints imposed on both women and the broader human spirit. Blake, often considered a visionary poet and artist, was deeply influenced by the socio-political climate of the Industrial Revolution, as well as his own spiritual awakening. His experiences with spiritualism, radical politics, and artistic expression fostered a deep empathy for the plight of the marginalized. In "Visions of the Daughters of Albion," Blake channels his ideas about the nature of freedom, intertwining personal and collective experiences that resonate with both contemporary issues and universal human sentiments. This seminal work is a must-read for anyone interested in the confluence of art and activism, as Blakes poignant verses challenge readers to confront the moral complexities of their own lives. "Visions of the Daughters of Albion" invites readers to engage in a transformative journey, revealing the profound layers of human existence through Blakes visionary lens.</p>...8596547002000_DigiCatlibro_electonico_d3b3377a-8229-3eb8-9278-5c040ba85c0b_8596547002000;8596547002000_8596547002000William BlakeInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/bookwire-epub-acb2fc3f-96a0-438a-a29a-61dd21728760.epub2022-05-25T00:00:00+00:00DigiCat