Publisher's Synopsis
""William Blake and His Illustrations to the Divine Comedy: The Savoy No. 3 July 1896"" is a book written by W.B. Yeats. The book is a part of The Savoy series published in July 1896. The book explores the life and works of William Blake, a renowned English poet, painter, and printmaker who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book focuses specifically on Blake's illustrations to Dante Alighieri's epic poem, ""The Divine Comedy."" Yeats delves into the symbolism and meaning behind Blake's illustrations, analyzing the artist's unique interpretation of Dante's work. Yeats also provides insight into Blake's life and artistic style, discussing his use of mystical and visionary themes in his work. Overall, ""William Blake and His Illustrations to the Divine Comedy: The Savoy No. 3 July 1896"" is a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of William Blake, with a particular emphasis on his illustrations to ""The Divine Comedy."" The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential artist.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.