William Blake, the Man

By Charles Gardner

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the extraordinary upbringing and visions that transformed a young boy into a visionary artist and poet.

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Biographies Literature

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2010-12-08

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Summary

"WILLIAM BLAKE, THE MAN" by Charles Gardner, is a journey into the life of William Blake, the famous poet and artist, focusing on how his mind and spirit grew over time. It looks at Blake's special personality, his imaginative ideas, and what inspired him as an artist and in his beliefs. The book starts with Blake's birth in 1757 and his early years in a family that didn't always fit in, where his imagination set him apart. We learn about his adventures exploring cities and the countryside, which fueled his art, and incredible childhood visions, like seeing angels in a tree. As he grew, he loved reading and drawing, leading him to become an engraver, which hinted at his future as both an artist and a writer. This beginning sets the scene to understand how Blake's inner thoughts shaped his art and spiritual views as he dealt with family and his dreams as an artist.