UID:
almahu_9947415683602882
Format:
1 online resource (508 pages) :
,
digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9780511709029 (ebook)
Series Statement:
Cambridge library collection. History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries
Content:
Although today William Blake (1757–1827) is recognised as a visionary poet and artist, at the time of his death he was unknown except for his presumed insanity. This highly influential two-volume biography by the barrister Alexander Gilchrist, first published in 1863 and reissued here in its second edition (1880), rescued William Blake from almost complete obscurity. The accepted interpretation of his madness was challenged and his creative talents were brought to the attention of Victorian society by the inclusion of selected writings and artistic works, nearly all previously unpublished. Volume 1 of Gilchrist's book is an account of William Blake's life, combining excerpts from his written works and paintings with detailed biographical information drawn from surviving letters and contemporary accounts.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9781108013673
Language:
English
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511709029
