This chapter summarises the overall argument of the book: that Blake’s mystic reception is tied to the visionary and prophetic elements of his work. It advocates for Blake studiesBlake Studies’ consideration of these aspects as a unified whole, reflective of the spiritual circles Blake moved in, rather than treating each mode as a separate academic niche. The conclusion also considers the gendered division of Blake studiesBlake Studiesand gender bias, and why it is largely women critics who engage with Blake’s mysticism, and who progress studies of Romantic women’s prophecyProphecyprophecy, women’s. It advocates for a deeper exploration of women’s spirituality in both fields, and demonstrates the new perspectives William Blake’s Mysticism methodology brings to Blake and prophetic studies. The chapter concludes with two recent examples of Blake’s visionary reception, exemplifying two strands discussed throughout the book. The first details astrologer Richard Tarnas[aut]Tarnas, Richard’ A Vision-like placement of Blake in his system of thought. The second considers trans poet Kae Tempest[aut]Tempest, Kae’s[aut]Tempest, Kae reception of Blake as an outsider visionary, and his inspiring nature for those creating at the margins.

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Conclusion: One Proceeds Out of the Other

  • Jodie Marley

摘要

This chapter summarises the overall argument of the book: that Blake’s mystic reception is tied to the visionary and prophetic elements of his work. It advocates for Blake studiesBlake Studies’ consideration of these aspects as a unified whole, reflective of the spiritual circles Blake moved in, rather than treating each mode as a separate academic niche. The conclusion also considers the gendered division of Blake studiesBlake Studiesand gender bias, and why it is largely women critics who engage with Blake’s mysticism, and who progress studies of Romantic women’s prophecyProphecyprophecy, women’s. It advocates for a deeper exploration of women’s spirituality in both fields, and demonstrates the new perspectives William Blake’s Mysticism methodology brings to Blake and prophetic studies. The chapter concludes with two recent examples of Blake’s visionary reception, exemplifying two strands discussed throughout the book. The first details astrologer Richard Tarnas[aut]Tarnas, Richard’ A Vision-like placement of Blake in his system of thought. The second considers trans poet Kae Tempest[aut]Tempest, Kae’s[aut]Tempest, Kae reception of Blake as an outsider visionary, and his inspiring nature for those creating at the margins.