About William Blake

William Blake (born Nov. 28, 1757, died Aug. 12, 1827) was an established engraver, poet, artist, author and visionary. His more reknown works include Songs of Innocence, Songs of Experience, Visions of the Daughters of Albion, The First Book of Urizen, Milton, and Jerusalem. (Encyclopædia Britannica, 2022).

Born in London to James Blake and Catherine Wright Armitage Blake, he grew up with 5 other siblings in modest circumstances and received his education from his mother, not attending regular school. He is now considered to be one of the earliest, and most original, of the romantic poets. (Encyclopædia Britannica, 2022).

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Reference:

Bentley, G.E.. "William Blake". Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Nov. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Blake. Accessed 5 December 2022.