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Author:
Rosso, G. A., 1954- author.
Title:
The religion of empire : political theology in Blake's prophetic symbolism / G.A. Rosso.
Publisher:
The Ohio State University Press,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
xvii, 274 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Blake, William,--1757-1827--Criticism and interpretation.
Blake, William,--1757-1827--Religion.
Blake, William,--1757-1827--Political and social views.
Blake, William,--1757-1827.--Four Zoas.
Blake, William,--1757-1827.--Milton.
Blake, William,--1757-1827.--Jerusalem.
Political theology.
Epic poetry, English--History and criticism.
Prophecies in literature.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-262) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: Reading Blake's long poems -- The biblical roots of Blake's political theology -- The harlot and hermaphrodite: Rahab symbolism in the Four Zoas -- The birth of Rahab: a reading of the Bard's Song in Milton -- The divided emanation in Milton -- The veil of moral virtue in Jerusalem -- The abomination of desolation: empire and apocalypse in Jerusalem -- Conclusion: Building Jerusalem?.
Series:
Literature, religion, and postsecular studies
ISBN:
0814213162
9780814213162
OCLC:
(OCoLC)945948375
LCCN:
2016028716
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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