Lecture by Dr. Ed Wilson: William Blake: "Visions of the Daughters of Albion" and entering experience
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The recording begins mid-sentence, with Wilson talking about passing around an edition of "The Book of Thel" including Blake's artwork. Wilson then introduces "Visions of the Daughters of Albion" and its place in history, especially as related to women in political life such as Mary Wollestonecraft and her daughter, the writer, Mary Shelley. Preditory men, rape, and consent are also discussed in the context of the poem and the Bible, as well as enslavement and race relations in the context of the poem and society. The recording ends mid-sentence. There are various points of laughter, coughs, seat sounds, and other background noises throughout.
This lecture was recorded by Emily Brewer as a sophomore English major, sitting in the front row, using an audiocassette recorder.
This lecture was recorded by Emily Brewer as a sophomore English major, sitting in the front row, using an audiocassette recorder.