A compelling introduction to the life and work of William Blake, an exuberant and rebellious personality

William Blake (1757-1827) was a radical visionary, deeply concerned with the social, religious, and political issues of his age. He is renowned today for his eccentric imagination and distinctive style. His poems, prints, and paintings—inspired by the visions he claimed to see of angels and demons—reveal a free-thinking radical and a champion of artistic experimentation.

His elaborate mythological works directly address the major historical events of his time, including industrialization, revolution, and the transatlantic slave trade, and appeal to modern ideas about liberty and social justice. This fascinating introduction explores the life and work of Blake.