The Fiend in the Cloud: Robert Bly Teaches William Blake (1988)

Robert Bly leads the Men's Conference on an in-depth reading of William Blake's poem 'Infant Sorrow,' as an entry point into talking about the childish 'fiend' hidden in the cloud of your body, the passivity that keeps him there, and our primal relationship with our parents, striving against our swaddling bands...
This is an exclusive recording of the 1988 Minnesota Men’s Conference. Register and attend the next Conference by visiting www.minnesotame...
Founded by Robert Bly in 1984, the Minnesota Men’s Conference celebrates the telling of old stories, the gifts of poetry and music, and opening our hearts to grief, wildness, and joy. We all have a yearning for lives of richness and meaning; this five-day conference is a unique opportunity to enrich ourselves in a community of other men.

[@amphymixis]

Best channel on UA-cam. Thank you

[@TomD67]

If I'm not mistaken, one of the other voices speaking here is psychologist James Hillman, a frequent collaborator with Bly.

[@jabbarcorrales]

It's like the English class from Hell..With R. Bly.