The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

Written by William Blake

Narrated by Jason Rosette

The Marriage of Heaven and Hell - as Featured in the Jim Jarmusch Film 'Dead Man', Starring Johnny Depp!

A new and strikingly illustrated visual re-interpretation of the classic mystical poetic work by the English poet and printmaker William Blake, 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell' is a must-read for any serious literati or poet. Narrated by award winning producer-narrator Jason Rosette

Blake's groundbreaking work may be best known for the prophetic chapter 'Proverbs of Hell':

"Drive your cart and your plough over the bones of the dead"

"The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom"

"Prudence is a rich ugly old maid courted by Incapacity"

(and more)

Timeless aphorisms combined with a pioneering visionary Romantic spirit make 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell' a must-read for any serious poet or literati. The book was composed between 1790 and 1793 in the period of ferment and political conflict immediately following the French Revolution.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Camerado Media
• Release date: May 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664955622

William Blake

William Blake (1757-1827) was a nonconformist who associated with some of the leading radical thinkers of his day, such as Thomas Paine and Mary Wollstonecraft. A skilled engraver and illustrator, his illustrated poetry collections resembled the illuminated books of the Middle Ages.

Reviews for The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

[Audio Phil · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love Blake, and this is a great rendition with a very listenable tenor vox; however, Blake is not fluffly listening, and listener should be in the 'right mood' for ideal experience :)

[Bellkeyce · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

With a vocabulary that would make Jordan Peterson swoon and esoteric meanings galore, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell is a cornucopia of metaphors and purple passages. Rather than leaving it as background noise, the poem requires focused listening; mentally taxing certainly, but worth it for the sublime imagery alone . "A man who never changes his mind is like still water that breeds reptiles of the mind," is a genius line that will be used in my next fishbowl .