William Blake

William Blake was born on November 28, 1757.
William Blake died on August 12, 1827

William was born and died in London, England, United Kingdom.

WILLIAM'S MOST NOTABLE WORK

• Loves Secret
• Cradle Song
• The Tyger
• A Poison Tree
• Night
• Broken Love
• Ect.

LIFE EVENTS

• Age 10 he claimed to see 3 huge angels
• He was religious
• He had a journalist as a friend
• Moved to Felpham

BIO INFO

• Believed in the bible
• Young artist
• Completed 7 year apprenticeship
• His brother died
• Upset with the lack of attention for his work
• Became a giant in literary artistic circles.

INTERESTING FACTA

• Experienced visions
• Born in London, England
• Bible colored his life
• Copied plaster casts of ancient statues

INFLUENCED AUTHORS.

• Bob Dylan
• John Lennon
• Jim Morrison
• Patti Smith
• Kris Kristofferson
• Joan Baez
• Joni Mitchell
• Bono

MAJOR REWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• The Blake prize was founded in 1949 by: R. Morley, the reverend Michael Scott SJ, and more.
• This prize was so others can explore and experiment with themes of humanity, justice, and belief through art and literature.

My favorite poem by William Blake is:
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mad-song/
Because it's full of thought and meaning that not many can hold.

WORK CITED

• Www.biography.com/people/William-Blake-9214491#early-years
• Www.poets.org/poet sort/poet/William-blake
• Www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poets/detail/William-blake

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