Blake: Great Lives - Paperback

""Blake: Great Lives"" is a biography written by Alan Clutton-Brock about the life and work of the English poet and artist William Blake. The book covers Blake's life from his birth in 1757 to his death in 1827, exploring his artistic and literary achievements as well as his personal struggles and relationships. Clutton-Brock delves into Blake's unconventional upbringing, his early artistic training, and his eventual emergence as a visionary poet and printmaker. The book also examines Blake's political and philosophical beliefs, including his rejection of traditional religious orthodoxy and his advocacy for individual freedom and social justice. With insights drawn from Blake's own writings and the historical context in which he lived, ""Blake: Great Lives"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of England's most celebrated and enigmatic cultural figures.A Biography Of The Eighteenth-Century Poet, Artist And Mystic With A Chronology Of His Important Life Events.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.