William Blake Now: Why He Matters More Than Ever
By: John Higgs
3.99
Format: 96 pages, Kindle Edition
The visionary poet and painter William Blake is a constant presence throughout contemporary culture…
Want to Read"Blake's verse was written in response to a minor slight Klopstock made about the English language. In response, 'English Blake', as he refers to himself, retaliates with what can only be described as English voodoo shit magic. He starts by taking a crap under a poplar tree at Lambeth, but suddenly stands and spins round nine times, much to the disgust of the watching heavens. This act magically constricts Klopstock's bowels, causing him a great deal of pain, until Blake graciously undoes the spell. He then concludes: If Blake could do this when he rose up from shite What might he not do if he sat down to write"-John Higgs, William Blake Now: Why He Matters More Than Ever
"Blake's verse was written in response to a minor slight Klopstock made about the English language. In response, 'English Blake', as he refers to himself, retaliates with what can only be described as English voodoo shit magic. He starts by taking a crap under a poplar tree at Lambeth, but suddenly stands and spins round nine times, much to the disgust of the watching heavens. This act magically constricts Klopstock's bowels, causing him a great deal of pain, until Blake graciously undoes the spell. He then concludes: If Blake could do this when he rose up from shite What might he not do if he sat down to write"-John Higgs, William Blake Now: Why He Matters More Than Ever
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30. William Blake Now: Why He Matters More Than Ever
By: John Higgs
3.99
Format: 96 pages, Kindle Edition
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