Life of William Blake: With Selections from His Poems and Other Writings
Although today William Blake (1757-1827) is recognised as a visionary poet and artist, at the time of his death he was unknown except for his presumed insanity. This highly influential two-volume biography by the barrister Alexander Gilchrist, first published in 1863 and reissued here in its second edition (1880), rescued William Blake from almost complete obscurity. The accepted interpretation of his madness was challenged and his creative talents were brought to the attention of Victorian society by the inclusion of selected writings and artistic works, nearly all previously unpublished. Volume 2 contains a large selection of Blake's poetry and prose together with an annotated catalogue of his drawings and paintings.
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Life of William Blake: With Selections from His Poems and Other Writings
Although today William Blake (1757-1827) is recognised as a visionary poet and artist, at the time of his death he was unknown except for his presumed insanity. This highly influential two-volume biography by the barrister Alexander Gilchrist, first published in 1863 and reissued here in its second edition (1880), rescued William Blake from almost complete obscurity. The accepted interpretation of his madness was challenged and his creative talents were brought to the attention of Victorian society by the inclusion of selected writings and artistic works, nearly all previously unpublished. Volume 2 contains a large selection of Blake's poetry and prose together with an annotated catalogue of his drawings and paintings.
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Life of William Blake: With Selections from His Poems and Other Writings
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780877530176 |
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Publisher: | Phaeton Press, Incorporated |
Publication date: | 01/28/1969 |
Edition description: | ENLARGED |
Pages: | 993 |
Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.70(d) |
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