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A Third Testament: Blake (1757-1827) (1974)

1974 · Short film · 28 min

Synopsis

Produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation William Blake, the inspired English poet, saw the "Heavenly City" in his imagination, described it, painted it, and, to a great extent, lived in it, only rarely considering earthly scenes and objects. This examination makes clear that while his visionary spirit and bizarre lifestyle kept him poor, obscure, and solitary, they nevertheless filled his days with delight

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Running time
28 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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