Blake, William

Introduction

Blake, William, 1757–1827, English poet and artist, b. London. Although he exerted a great influence on English romanticism, Blake defies characterization by school, movement, or even period. At the same time no poet has been more sensitive or responsive to the realities of the human condition and of his time.

Sections in this article:

Introduction
Mature Poetry
Work in the Visual Arts
Early Life and Work
Bibliography

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