Poetry fettered fetters the human race. Nations are destroyed, or flourish, in… — William Blake
Poetry fettered fetters the human race. Nations are destroyed, or flourish, in proportion as their poetry, painting, and music are destroyed or flourish!
Jerusalem · 1820
★ 1.9Provenance
Current citation
Blake, William. "Jerusalem: The Emanation of the Giant Albion." The Complete Poetry and Prose of William Blake. University of California Press, 2008.
Original citation
Blake, William. "To the Public." Jerusalem: The Emanation of the Giant Albion. London, c. 1820.