Blake's gifts
Subtitle: poetry and the politics of exchange
By: Sarah Haggarty
Series: Cambridge studies in romanticism -- 84
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9780521117289
Description: "The idea of the gift, in contrast to concepts of commercial exchange or the exercise of self-interest at the expense of social ties, is integral to the ways in which William Blake thought about his art, and the production and dissemination of his work. Sarah Haggarty offers a sophisticated and thorough account of the idea of the gift in Blake's writing and designs, examining both the theoretical implications of the term, and the way it plays out in specific textual and visual contexts within Blake's works. Elegantly written, thoughtful and closely argued, this book explores particular passages with great dexterity and in a style that enables the reader to participate in the experience of discovering the significance of 'the gift' for understanding Blake's work"--

"This book offers a sophisticated and thorough account of the idea of the gift in Blake's writing and designs, examining both the theoretical implications of the term, and the way it plays out in specific textual and visual contexts within Blake's works"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. Economy; 2. Patronage; 3. Charity; 4. Inspiration; 5. Salvation; Conclusion.