Author |
Garnett, Richard, 1835-1906 |
LoC No. |
10012626
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Title |
William Blake, Painter and Poet
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Note |
Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Cathy Maxam and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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Summary |
"William Blake, Painter and Poet" by Richard Garnett is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life, work, and unique artistic vision of William Blake, highlighting his dual legacy as both a painter and a poet. Garnett positions Blake as an exceptional figure in the history of art and literature, whose contributions have had lasting significance, particularly due to his integration of visual art and poetry. The opening of the biography introduces readers to William Blake's unconventional status among artists, emphasizing that his poetry rivals his painting in both merit and recognition. The narrative begins with personal insights into Blake's early life, including his background, education, and formative experiences that shaped his creative genius. It also touches on his mystical visions and innovative techniques, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his artistic output and spiritual philosophy. Overall, the beginning conveys the complexity of Blake as not only a creative force but also a visionary whose works reflect profound insights into existence and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
ND: Fine Arts: Painting
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LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
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Subject |
Poets, English -- 18th century -- Biography
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Subject |
Blake, William, 1757-1827
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Subject |
Artists -- Great Britain -- Biography
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
52300 |
Release Date |
Jun 11, 2016 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jun 14, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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