Publisher's Synopsis
William Blake is a biography written by Osbert Burdett about the life and work of the famous English poet, painter, and printmaker, William Blake. Burdett delves into the personal and professional life of Blake, exploring his childhood, his artistic influences, and his spiritual beliefs. The book examines Blake's unique style of poetry and art, which was often characterized by a blend of mysticism, religion, and mythology. Burdett also discusses Blake's relationship with other artists and writers of his time, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth. The biography provides insight into the struggles Blake faced during his lifetime, including financial difficulties and the lack of recognition for his work. Overall, William Blake is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of England's most important artistic figures.This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.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.
