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William Blake (November 28 1757–August 12 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Though largely unrecognised during his lifetime, today Blake's work, produced in partnership with his wife Catherine, is widely known. According to Northrop Frye, who undertook a study of Blake's entire poetic opus, his prophetic poems form "what is in proportion to its merits the least read body of poetry in the language". Others have praised Blake's visual artistry, in particular his engravings: "*." target="_blank" > In 1957 a small memorial was erected in memory of him and his wife [http://www.tate.org.uk/learning/learnonline/blakeinteractive/lambeth/london_05.html.
Viewing Blake's accomplishments in either poetry or in the visual arts separately is to do him a disservice; Blake himself saw these two disciplines as being companions in a unified spiritual endeavour, and they are inseparable in a proper appreciation of his work. His life is, perhaps, summed up by his statement that "The imagination is not a State: it is the Human existence itself"; though this alone may not do justice to his thought.
Early life
Childhood and family
Blake was born at 28a Broad Street, Golden Square, London into a middle-class family. He was one of four children (an older brother died in infancy). His father was a hosier and his mother was chiefly in charge of her son's education. The Blakes were Dissenters and are believed to have belonged to the Moravian sect. The Bible was an early and profound influence on Blake, and would remain a crucial source of inspiration throughout his life. More on [ William Blake ]
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Its easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend-william blake
i_am_me_lexi (lexi haley) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:49:19 -0000
Its easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend-william blake
Estou lendo uma pequena resenha de Canções da Inocência, de William Blake. A mente dele me assusta.
lucascbd (Lucas Dias) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:08:42 -0000
Estou lendo uma pequena resenha de Canções da Inocência, de William Blake. A mente dele me assusta.
"Aqueles que reprimem o desejo assim o fazem porque o seu desejo é fraco o suficiente para ser reprimido." (William Blake)
lucascbd (Lucas Dias) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:06:29 -0000
"Aqueles que reprimem o desejo assim o fazem porque o seu desejo é fraco o suficiente para ser reprimido." (William Blake)
"For everything that lives is holy; life delights in life." ~William Blake
iamwun (Elsa Joy Bailey) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:11:08 -0000
"For everything that lives is holy; life delights in life." ~William Blake
"What is now proved, was once only imagined.â ~William Blake
LianaB (LianaB) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:05:55 -0000
"What is now proved, was once only imagined.” ~William Blake
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Blake - Incompetech's satirical take on Blake.
A Brief Introduction to Blake - From the class English Literature: Historical Survey at the University of Toronto, taught by Professor M. Cuddy-Keane.
Blake and Union - Union's Schaffer Library holds the rare and beautiful Trianon Press Editions of William Blake's illuminated works. Description of resources; online text archives.
Blake Online - An electronic conference and mailing list dedicated to the life and work of William Blake.
Blake, William and Poetry Forum Frigate - Forum and live chat devoted to the life and works of William Blake.
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Ch-an Buddhism and the prophetic poems of William Blake - Mark S. Ferrara: An essay discussing the relation between William Blake's poetry and Ch-an Buddhism.
In Quest of William Blake - Biography, poetry, quotations, discussions and live chat.
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Keith Sagar on William Blake - Essays on 'Innocence and Experience' and 'Reading Blake'.
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Literature Network: William Blake - Includes selected works, a biography, and a search feature.
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LiteratureClassics.com: William Blake - Essays on Blake and eTexts of his Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience along with a biography, links and resources.
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Some William Blake on the Web - Guide to the best William Blake sites on the internet.
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publisher. His writings and art are extraordinary and he is probably my greatest hero and visionary. ]
The Four Zoas - PhD thesis analysing Blake's poetic opus.
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The Guardian: William Blake - Profile, articles and links.
The William Blake Page - A website devoted to Blake's paintings and poetry, including a selection of complete texts and full-color reproductions of the etchings Blake used to illuminate his original manuscripts. Also includes Glad Day, a poem about Blake by Richard Record.
Today in Literature: William Blake - Two essays about Blake's life, poetry, and campaign against child labor. Requires free registration to read full articles.
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William Blake - Biography of the British poet and mystic and discussion of his works.
William Blake - The Academy of American Poets - Biography, portrait, and selected poems.
William Blake Archive - University of Virginia online archive of William Blake's poetry, prose, illuminated printing, and visual art.
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William Blake- Western Canon University. - Lecture hall and chat room.
William Blake: A Helpfile - This extensive resource on Blake and his work includes a selection of online texts, a biography, and reproductions of some of Blake's artwork.
William Blakes Relevance to the Modern World - A discussion of how Blake's views apply to the problems that society faces.
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