Blake and the Methodists
Published on 1. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
X, 259 pages
978-1-349-49817-8 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring the work of William Blake within the context of Methodism - the largest 'dissenting' religious group during his lifetime - this book contributes to ongoing critical debates surrounding Blake's religious affinities by suggesting that, contrary to previous thinking, Blake held sympathies with certain aspects of Methodism.
Reviews / Votes
"This book's careful survey of Wesley's engagement with religious writings that Blake himself engaged with will make it a useful resource for all those with an interest in Blake's religious thought. . a book that every university library should have." (Andrew Lincoln, Blake/An Illustrated Quarterly, Vol. 50 (2), 2016)More details
Edition
1st ed. 2014
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
X, 259 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-349-49817-8 (9781349498178)
DOI
10.1057/9781137455505
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Person
Michael Farrell is an independent researcher and an alumnus of Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford, UK, where he completed his PhD. His research interests include William Blake and the cultures of religious dissent in the Eighteenth Century.
Content
Acknowledgements Bibliographical Note List of Abbreviations Introduction 1. Blake and Methodism in Context 2. The Moravians 3. Blake, Wesley and Theology 4. Literary Culture 5. Hymnody 6. Night Thoughts 7. Blake, Wesley and Milton 8. The New Birth Conclusion Bibliography Index