Life of William Blake,: With selections from his poems and other writings

By Alexander Gilchrist and William James Linton

Book Overview

Classic 1863 biography-largely credited with rescuing the great English poet & painter from oblivion-offers sensitive discussions of Blake's childhood, years as an engraver's apprentice, relations with patrons & employers, trial for treason, declining health, untimely death, much more. Also, expert critical commentary on boyhood poems, & great poetic & artistic masterpieces of Blake's maturity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874711703
• ISBN13: 9780874711707
• Release Date: January 1973
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Length: 431 Pages
• Weight: 3.34 lbs.