Blake's Composite Art

Discover the captivating interplay of text and design in W.J. Thomas Mitchell's Blake's Composite Art, published by Princeton University Press in 2019. This insightful hardback, spanning 312 pages, explores the unique collaboration between poetry and visual art, challenging the notion that one form must dominate the other. Mitchell argues that William Blake's illuminated poems stand as a remarkable exception to Suzanne Langer's assertion that "there are no happy marriages in art—only successful rape." Through over one hundred stunning reproductions of Blake's work, this book invites readers to delve into the rich dialogue between words and images, making it a must-read for art and literature enthusiasts alike. Uncover the magic of composite art and appreciate the harmonious fusion that Blake achieved in his timeless creations.