Technically, Canada has the third greatest land area in the world, as Alaska pushes the US's above that of Canada's.
Also, I disagree about the song's meaning. It isn't merely the establishment of the Church of England. Firstly, in other writings Blake rejected the Church of England. The poem's narrator is speaking about something he's working towards, not something that has been accomplished. Its egalitarian message is directed towards the establishment of justice and peace in the future.
Actually, Canada is second in total area, *fourth* in land area, and first in freshwater area.
The poem was written 270 years after Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy. However, according to Wiki the poem is connected to some myth about Jesus and Joseph of Arimethea visiting Glastonbury. It certainly reads like a hope for a pastoral utopia.
Diablo is Danish -- I think that his knowledge of North America ranks above ours of Denmark.
Whoops, you're correct about the area rankings. I'm not sure what your point was about Diablo's nationality.
As for the poem, yes, you're correct that it is based on a myth of Jesus actually visiting Britain. However, the poem's message, stated in a rather prosaic and banal way, is to work towards a brighter future for England.
Let's put it this way -- I'm correct about area rankings iff [sic] Wiki is correct ;}
My point about Diablo's nationality was merely that 'sassenachs' often know more of us than we of them.
I agree that "Jerusalem" is used to refer to a brighter future, but Blake seems to speak of a more pastoral future - green is better than dark Satanic mills. I simply like the music.
Me encanta estamusica , me emociona.
jrocaan 3 weeks ago
Bring back the voice of burning gold
Stifle the Silver Tongues with fire
We'll join our hands across the world
To reclaim what we most desire
We shall not cease from mental strife
For Unity is our demand
And bound together we will rise
To make this Earth a promised land
TheDavehackney 1 year ago 5
Heh, being the second largest country in the world, I am sure Canada offers more beauty, but it is probably harder to get to see.
Well, the song/poem is about the establishment of the Church of England more or less. And he approves of it.
DiabloPlayer4life 3 years ago
Technically, Canada has the third greatest land area in the world, as Alaska pushes the US's above that of Canada's.
Also, I disagree about the song's meaning. It isn't merely the establishment of the Church of England. Firstly, in other writings Blake rejected the Church of England. The poem's narrator is speaking about something he's working towards, not something that has been accomplished. Its egalitarian message is directed towards the establishment of justice and peace in the future.
scyldschefing 3 years ago
Actually, Canada is second in total area, *fourth* in land area, and first in freshwater area.
The poem was written 270 years after Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy. However, according to Wiki the poem is connected to some myth about Jesus and Joseph of Arimethea visiting Glastonbury. It certainly reads like a hope for a pastoral utopia.
Diablo is Danish -- I think that his knowledge of North America ranks above ours of Denmark.
saphistische 3 years ago
Whoops, you're correct about the area rankings. I'm not sure what your point was about Diablo's nationality.
As for the poem, yes, you're correct that it is based on a myth of Jesus actually visiting Britain. However, the poem's message, stated in a rather prosaic and banal way, is to work towards a brighter future for England.
scyldschefing 3 years ago
Let's put it this way -- I'm correct about area rankings iff [sic] Wiki is correct ;}
My point about Diablo's nationality was merely that 'sassenachs' often know more of us than we of them.
I agree that "Jerusalem" is used to refer to a brighter future, but Blake seems to speak of a more pastoral future - green is better than dark Satanic mills. I simply like the music.
saphistische 3 years ago
Ah nice. I really like this. Heh, a bit of British national pride.
Although I still think that the most critically acclaimed poem, The Tyger is his best.
DiabloPlayer4life 3 years ago 2
Thanks. I consider Scotland more beautiful, but I do love the English countryside, and I love the music.
Whose national pride? Are you a British expatriate? Or do you merely mean that this unofficial national anthem is tied to love of England?
saphistische 3 years ago
Very nice. I love this piece of music. Too bad it isn't longer -- pictures of England's countryside are so beautiful.
ozziepenguin 3 years ago
Longer would be good.
saphistische 3 years ago