Blake's Vision of the Book of Job. By J. H.
Wicksteed. (J. M. Dent and Sons. 6s. net.)—This study is the exact opposite in method of the book we have just been considering. Instead of brilliant generalisations and the elaborate planning of the us- expected, we have a careful and painstaking analysis of the symbolism heaped up by Blake in his famous illustrations of the Book of Job, which indeed are in many ways illustrations to Blake's own philosophy. The notes provided by Mr. Wicksteed show that he has taken great pains to elucidate Blake's meaning, largely by making use of the mystical writings and poems of the artist. Many people will prefer to let their imagination be stimulated by the wonderful designs without too minute an inquiry, but those who wish for explanations of mysteries will get much help from this volume.
Previous page
