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William Blake: The Man

William Blake: The Man

Gardner, Charles

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 1162587504
ISBN13: 9781162587509
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.47 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
William Blake: The Man is a biography of the legendary British poet, artist, and visionary, William Blake. Written by Charles Gardner, this book provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most influential figures in English literature and art.Gardner's biography delves into Blake's childhood, his family life, and his early artistic and literary influences. The book also explores Blake's spiritual beliefs and his unique vision of the world, which was shaped by his deep commitment to Christianity and his rejection of traditional religious institutions.The author examines Blake's artistic output, including his poetry, paintings, and engravings, and provides insights into the creative process behind his works. Gardner also discusses Blake's relationships with other artists and writers of his time, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth.Overall, William Blake: The Man offers a fascinating portrait of a complex and enigmatic figure whose work continues to inspire and captivate readers and art lovers today.1919. This book is an attempt to trace the mental and spiritual growth of William Blake as disclosed in his works. The author has tried to present this story with the aid of such biographical details found in Gilchrist's �������Life�������. Contents: childhood and apprenticeship; coming of age and marriage; blue stockings; early married life and early work; Wesley, Whitefield, Lavater and Swedenborg; the rebels; action and reaction; William Hayley; big prophetic books; Cromek, Sir Joshua, Stothard and Chaucer; the supreme vision; declining years and death.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.

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