William Blake: A Critical Essay by Algernon Charles Swinburne

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Author Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909
LoC No. 07010029
Title William Blake: A Critical Essay
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Summary "William Blake: A Critical Essay" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a literary critique written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive examination of the life and works of the visionary poet and artist William Blake, highlighting his unique contributions to art and literature. The author draws on Blake’s lesser-known designs and poems to illuminate the depth of his genius and the challenges he faced in gaining recognition during his lifetime. The opening of the essay introduces Blake’s life and legacy, emphasizing his struggle against conventional expectations of art and poetry. Swinburne paints a vivid picture of Blake as a passionate and unconventional figure whose ideas were often ahead of his time. He reflects on Blake’s deep and sometimes chaotic spirituality, his revolutionary artistic expressions, and the complex relationships he maintained with other artists and critics of his era. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Blake’s lyrical and prophetic writings, indicating that there is much more to his work than a surface-level interpretation might suggest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ND: Fine Arts: Painting
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Poets, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject Artists -- England -- Biography
Subject Blake, William, 1757-1827 -- Criticism and interpretation
Subject Art and literature -- England -- History -- 18th century
Subject Art and literature -- England -- History -- 19th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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