Digitised versions of America and Europe.
William Blake’s America; a prophecy, and Europe; a prophecy are among the many treasures held in the Sir George Grey Special Collections. These two works come from the collection of Sir George Grey, and are bound together in one book.
Each work can be viewed as images and text in several formats: HTML, eBook and PDF. See links below.
HTML website version
The web version of America and Europe is one complete sequence of page images and text, beginning with Sir George Grey's annotations. Use this version if you are on a dial-up internet connection.
Flash eBook
This version presents the book in one complete sequence, with page images and text. This ebook has a significant download time. Only use this version if you have a high-speed internet connection.
America and Europe (18 mb)
Note: This ebook is designed for a 1024 x 768 screen resolution. You may need to change your monitor settings to view it correctly.
Microsoft reader eBook
This version presents the book in one complete sequence, with page images and text. Using Microsoft reader you can bookmark pages, make notes, and have the text read out to you.
America and Europe (Microsoft reader eBook 875kb)
Note: To view this eBook you will need Microsoft reader software, for PC, pocket PC, or phone. This is available as a free download from the Microsoft reader website.
PDF versions
Each work is available in two PDF versions - one with images only and one with text only.
Images only
Use these versions to print high quality images of the original plates.
Text only
Use these versions to print the text of each poem.
Note: To view PDF documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. This is available as a free download from the Adobe website.
