Rich and delicate, ethereal and muscular, the art of William Blake is as fascinating as the philosophies threading through his poetry and prophetic works.
A regular contributor to the Times Literary Supplement , he lives with his family in Edinburgh..
A longstanding interest in the mythic and mystic traditions has given rise to books including Celtic Legends and The Bible: A Dark History , and a chapter on \'Inklings of Other Worlds, 1946-59\' in The Astounding Illustrated History of Fantasy & Horror .
Recent books on the English tradition include Paul Nash: Masterpieces of Art .
About the Author: Michael Kerrigan has written widely on both the history of art and literature.
Presented here in this magnificent new collection, his vivid paintings and gently weaving illustrations are imprinted in the consciousness of Romantic art, but their impact on Gothic literature remains as strong and quixotic as the artist himself.
Rich and delicate, ethereal and muscular, the art of William Blake is as fascinating as the philosophies threading through his poetry and prophetic works
