Kiara, diamant écorché par le sang. Vol. 3

Hazel Diaz

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The First Book of Urizen is a poetic and mythological work by the English poet and artist William Blake. Published in 1794, it is part of a series of illuminated books that Blake created, each featuring his own unique blend of poetry, mythology, and art. The book tells the story of the creation of the universe and the rise of Urizen, a god-like figure who represents reason and rationality. Through a series of vivid and often surreal images, Blake explores themes of creation, destruction, and the struggle between order and chaos. The First Book of Urizen is considered one of Blake's most complex and challenging works, and has been the subject of much critical analysis and interpretation. Its influence can be seen in a wide range of artistic and literary movements, from Romanticism to Surrealism to modernist poetry. Overall, The First Book of Urizen is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to captivate readers and inspire new generations of artists and thinkers.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 fires: 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.

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