The 'luminous companionship' of William Blake
The poet William Blake was often dismissed as a madman in his lifetime. But to his devotee, he is a prophet with much to tell the world about war, poverty and imagination.
When Canadian literary giant Northrop Frye first read the poetry of William Blake, he pronounced himself transformed, his life and work utterly changed. He's not alone.
In his lifetime, Blake was often dismissed as a madman. When he died in 1827, he was buried in an unmarked pauper's grave.
And to some he is more than that. He is a "luminous companion", a real presence in everyday life.
We could all use a little brightness in our lives at this time of year.
So this morning, we're going to re-broadcast a documentary that first aired on The Sunday Edition in 2007. It's called, "The Divine Mr. Blake," and was produced by Frank Faulk.
This documentary first aired on The Sunday Edition in 2007.
Click 'listen' above to hear the documentary.