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Poetical Sketches was the first and only volume of William Blake's poetry printed in his lifetime. Long unavailable in its entirety as a single volume, this edition is reproduced from an extremely rare copy of the original 1783 book that contains corrections to the printed text... Read Full Overview

Poetical Sketches is a collection of poems by the renowned English poet and artist William Blake. Originally published in 1783, this collection is considered Blake's first major work and contains some of his earliest poetry. The poems in this collection are written in a variety... Read Full Overview

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

"Poetical Sketches" from William Blake. English painter, poet and printmaker (1757-1827).

Poetical Sketches is a collection of early works by the English poet and artist William Blake, originally published in 1783. The book contains a variety of poems that explore themes of love, innocence, and the human experience. Many of the poems are written in a simple, conversational... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. His prophetic poetry has been said to form "what is in proportion to... Read Full Overview

Poetical Sketches is a collection of early works by the English poet and artist William Blake, originally published in 1783. This edition, published in 1868 by Richard Herne Shepherd, is the first reprint of the original edition. The collection includes a variety of poems, ranging... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

"Poetical Sketches" is a collection showcasing early works of poetry. This volume offers a glimpse into the foundations of poetic form and expression. A testament to the enduring power of verse, "Poetical Sketches" invites readers to explore the beauty and artistry of language.

This... Read Full Overview