William Blake (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161361186)

William Blake is a biography written by Osbert Burdett that delves into the life and work of the renowned English poet, painter, and printmaker, William Blake. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Blake's life, starting from his childhood in London to his emergence as a prominent figure in the Romantic movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.Burdett explores Blake's artistic and literary endeavors, including his early apprenticeship as an engraver and his later works such as Songs of Innocence and Experience, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, and Jerusalem. The book also delves into Blake's spiritual beliefs, which heavily influenced his work, as well as his political views and his relationship with other notable figures of his time, such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth.Through detailed analysis of Blake's poetry and artwork, Burdett provides insight into the artist's unique vision and the profound impact he had on the artistic and literary landscape of his time. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the life and work of William Blake, as well as for those interested in the Romantic movement and its cultural and historical context.1926. Contents: Boyhood 1757-1771; Apprenticeship and Marriage; Lyrical Poems; Poland Street and the Early Prophecies; Lambeth; Blake's Ideas on Art; Felpham with Hayley; Milton and Jerusalem; London Once More; Disciples and Death; Blake and the Sublime.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Osbert Burdett
ISBN-10: 1161361189
ISBN-13: 9781161361186
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d