William Blake in This World

By Harold Lawton Bruce

"William Blake in This World" is a compelling biographical study that seeks to demystify the life and work of the visionary English poet and artist. Harold Lawton Bruce provides a nuanced examination of Blake, moving away from the common perception of him as an isolated mystic to place him firmly within the historical and social context of his time. The book explores the duality of Blake's existence-the struggle between his profound spiritual visions and the practical realities of living in late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century London.

Through careful analysis of Blake's poetry, engravings, and personal correspondence, Bruce highlights the artist's rebellious spirit and his unwavering commitment to his imaginative ideals. The work delves into the reception of Blake's "Songs of Innocence and of Experience", his prophetic books, and his unique artistic techniques. By focusing on the tangible world Blake inhabited, this study offers readers a clearer understanding of the man behind the mythology. "William Blake in This World" remains a significant contribution to Blake scholarship, providing essential insights for students of Romanticism, art history, and English literature who wish to understand the practical foundations of one of history's most enigmatic creative figures.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1026086310
• ISBN13: 9781026086315
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.6" x 6.1"