TY  - BOOK
AU  - Garnett,Richard
TI  - William Blake, Painter and Poet
AV  - NDPR 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
KW  - Poets, English -- 18th century -- Biography
KW  - Blake, William, 1757-1827
KW  - Artists -- Great Britain -- Biography
N1  - 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); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52300
ER  -