num_pages: 48
description: The First Book of Urizen is a poetic and prophetic work by the English poet and artist William Blake. It was first published in 1794 as one of the illuminated books, a series of works in which Blake combined his own poetry and artwork to create a unique and visionary style. The book tells the story of Urizen, a god-like figure who creates the world and then becomes trapped in it, unable to escape the limitations of his own creation. The work is rich in symbolism and allegory, exploring themes of creation, destruction, and the struggle for freedom and enlightenment. Blake's powerful and evocative language, combined with his intricate and haunting illustrations, make The First Book of Urizen a masterpiece of English literature and a key work in the Romantic movement.1. Ages on ages roll'd over him; In stony sleep ages roll'd over him, Like a dark waste stretching, changeable, By earthquakes riv'n, belching sullen On ages roll'd ages in ghastly Sick torment; around him in whirlwinds Of darkness the Eternal Prophet howl'd, Beating still on his rivets of iron, Pouring solder of iron; dividing .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.
language: English
title: The First Book Of Urizen
titlecomplete: The First Book Of Urizen
genres: Literature, Classics, Mythology, Philosophy, 18th Century, Fiction, Poetry, Romanticism, Fantasy, Art
ratings_count: 544
publisher: Kessinger Publishing