The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell is one of the illuminated books that William Blake etched, printed and colored by hand around 1790 to 1793. It is a short, furious, often funny work in prose and verse, partly a parody of Swedenborg. Blake argues that what religion calls good and evil are really the two contraries without which there is no progression, that energy is eternal delight, and that the poets and prophets have always known more than the priests. The Proverbs of Hell, including the road of excess leading to the palace of wisdom, are the most quoted part, and the Memorable Fancies describe Blake dining with Isaiah and Ezekiel and touring a printing house in Hell. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening section is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
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Is The Marriage of Heaven and Hell in the public domain?
Yes. The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by William Blake is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Marriage of Heaven and Hell?
About 19 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Marriage of Heaven and Hell?
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by William Blake is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
