Epic poem · 1804–1820

Jerusalem

The Emanation of the Giant Albion

by William Blake

Blake's longest prophetic poem, in four chapters, in which the sleeping giant Albion is called back to Jerusalem, his lost Emanation, and to the forgiveness of sins.

Contents · 4 parts

• Chapter Iabout 1040 lines
• Chapter IIabout 1160 lines
• Chapter IIIabout 1190 lines
• Chapter IVabout 1060 lines

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