Born in 1757, William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker, best known today by those with an interest in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age, although he was largely unrecognized during his lifetime. Except for three years in Felpham, Blake spent his entire life in London.
Recommended Resources
The William Blake Archive is a literary information website sponsored by the Library of Congress and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The site has a biography of this noted poet. You can also find bibliographies and other resources for to aid your Blake research.
http://www.blakearchive.org/
Classical Authors: William Blake
A timeline of the life of William Blake is offered, including the dates of publication of his books. The text of many of his works are also available, along with instructions for students wishing to cite the page as a source.
http://www.blake.classicauthors.net/
An overview and biography of the poet are put forward, along with the text of several of his poems, quotations, and comments. A poetry series of his works is presented in PDF format.
http://www.poemhunter.com/william-blake/
A biography and the text of several of the poems of William Blake are published to the site, including, but not limited to, “All Religions Are One,” Songs of Experience,” and “The Invocation.”
http://www.poetseers.org/the-poetseers/blake/
Poetry Connection: William Blake
Biographical information is presented for the poet, along with the text of several of his works, which are listed alphabetically.
http://www.poetryconnection.net/poets/William_Blake
William Rossetti Blake was never known for his poetry during his life, as they were not published until after his death. An overview of the poet and painter is presented, and selections of his most famous poems and artwork are featured on the site.
http://williamrossettiblake.weebly.com/
William Blake - Cybersongs of Innocence
Celebrating the insight and artistry of the 18th century poet and painter, Blake’s poetry, prose, art, and media are highlighted, along with commentary, reference texts, and an online shopping area.
http://williamblake.generative.com/
William Blake: The Complete Works
Often known for his poetry, William Blake was also painter. Biographical information is offered, along with electronic images of his visual arts. Hand-painted reproductions of his paintings may be ordered from the site.
http://www.william-blake.org/
