Illuminating Blake's Vision

This chapter offers a deep exploration of William Blake's poem 'My First Vision of Light,' focusing on themes of enlightenment and nature's interconnectedness. It discusses the speaker's joyful encounter with light, drawing on personal experiences while also analyzing broader concepts of spiritual perception and imagination. Additionally, it contrasts different interpretations of mysticism and reflects on the evolution of belief in Christianity since the Reformation, linking these ideas to Blake's unique poetic vision.