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The Real Blake: A Portrait Biography

The Real Blake: A Portrait Biography

Ellis, Edwin J.

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Literary FiguresLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162936193
ISBN13: 9781162936192
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Real Blake: A Portrait Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and work of the renowned English poet and artist William Blake. Written by Edwin J. Ellis, a close friend and collaborator of Blake, this book offers a unique perspective on the man behind the myth. Drawing on personal correspondence, journals, and other primary sources, Ellis provides a detailed portrait of Blake's upbringing, education, artistic development, and personal relationships.The book covers all aspects of Blake's life, from his early years in London to his later years in Sussex, where he produced some of his most famous works. Ellis explores Blake's complex relationship with his wife Catherine, as well as his friendships with other artists and writers of the time. He also delves into Blake's spiritual beliefs, which were deeply influenced by his own mystical experiences.Throughout the book, Ellis provides insightful analysis of Blake's poetry, engravings, and paintings, offering readers a deeper understanding of his artistic vision and techniques. The Real Blake: A Portrait Biography is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of England's greatest poets and artists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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