02419cam a22003493u 4500 52300 UtSlPG 20260610134215.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10012626 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND PR Garnett, Richard, 1835-1906 William Blake, Painter and Poet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-06-11 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography Poets, English -- 18th century -- Biography Blake, William, 1757-1827 Artists -- Great Britain -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52300 93134 93134