The Alchemy of William Blake: The Three Principles of the Divine Essence and 'An Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man' - Hardcover

by Piers a. Vaughan (Foreword by), M. R. Osborne (Author)

A concise and profound exploration of the influence of the mystic Jacob Boehme on the spirituality of William Blake.

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.

• It examines the constituent parts of the painting before reassembling it.

• It provides the reader with rich potential for the interpretation of Blake's world through an introduction to the Kabbalah and alchemy.

• It provides a fascinating journey of discovery, deepening an understanding and appreciation of the core beliefs underpinning Blake's mysticism.

• Full-colour edition, with jacket.

For readers interested in Blake's spirituality and anyone searching for a clear introduction to philosophical alchemy.

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