"William Blake: A Critical Essay" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a 19th-century analysis offering a broad look at the life and creations of William Blake, an imaginative poet and artist, and his influential impact on the art and writing worlds. Swinburne uses Blake's more obscure artworks and verses, unveiling his brilliance and the battles he encountered while trying to gain recognition. Swinburne describes Blake's life and lasting influence, noting his battle against the traditional forms expected in art and poetry. He highlights Blake as a driven and original character whose forward-thinking ideas put him far ahead of his time. Swinburne touches on Blake’s intense and sometimes disorganized spiritual beliefs, his pioneering artistic visions, and his involved relationships with artists and critics. The examination prepares a more profound investigation into Blake’s poetic and prophetic writings, implying that there is more behind his work than one might originally believe.
William Blake: A Critical Essay
By Algernon Charles Swinburne
An unconventional artist's life and works are opened up in this exploration of his struggle against convention and the visionary genius that was both ahead of and out of step with his time.
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About the AuthorAlgernon Charles Swinburne was an English poet, playwright, novelist and critic. He wrote many plays - all tragedies - and collections of poetry such as Poems and Ballads, and contributed to the Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
Algernon Charles Swinburne was an English poet, playwright, novelist and critic. He wrote many plays - all tragedies - and collections of poetry such as Poems and Ballads, and contributed to the Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
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