Blake Quote by Allen Tate
“William Blake cursed the flesh for a clod, Yet of some of his sayings we Moderns have heard tell: 'The nakedness of woman is the work of God', Or that title--The Marriage of Heaven and Hell.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Marriage of Heaven and Hell” by William Blake, 1790 (quoted)
Blake’s provocative view links woman’s nakedness to divine creation, challenging moral conventions.
In simple terms: Blake sees woman’s nakedness as God’s work.
Key Takeaway
Question accepted norms critically.
Themes
gender
religion
artistic expression
Mood
provocative
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art critique
- gender studies
- theological debate
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
theology
feminism
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect modern gender discourse?
- What does “nakedness” symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across cultures.
