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A literary criticism is presented that compares the works of authors William Blake and Thomas Paine in terms of their depiction of Jesus Christ, Moses, miracles, and prophets in the Bible. Works by Blake such as the book "Europe," the essay "Jerusalem," and the introduction to his poem "Milton" are presented, as well as Paine's book "The Age of Reason." Christ's ascension, eyewitness testimony in the Bible, and Paine's opinions on Moses are discussed.

This article describes the materials the poet William Blake used in creating his copper plates for "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," "America," "Europe," "For the Sexes: The Gates of Paradise," and "Jerusalem." The article discusses who made the copper plates, how they were used, the printing process and the cost to Blake, as well as why they are now largely lost.

Discusses the historical aspects of William Blake's books entitled `America,' `Europe,' and `The Song of Los,'. Intentions for authoring the books; Response to the socio-political progress in the New and Old Worlds; Implication of the books' historical contexts.