The Life of William Blake

Classic 1863 biography—largely credited with rescuing the great English poet and painter from oblivion—offers sensitive discussions of Blake's childhood, years as an engraver's apprentice, relations with patrons and employers, trial for treason, declining health, untimely death, much more. Also, expert critical commentary.on boyhood poems, and great poetic and artistic masterpieces of Blake's maturity. Over 40 of Blake's own illustrations.