William Blake

William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker who is now considered one of the leading lights of English poetry.

Poet

November 28, 1757

Sagittarius

August 12, 1827

69

London, England

William Blake, an esteemed English poet, painter, and printmaker, is celebrated for his lyrical poetry collections such as ‘Songs of Innocence’ and ‘Songs of Experience.’ His most renowned piece is the hymn ‘Jerusalem.’ Blake’s imaginative approach to art and literature has inspired numerous artists and writers. Among his other significant works are ‘The Book of Urizen,’ ‘The Marriage of Heaven and Hell,’ ‘Lambeth Poems,’ ‘The Tyger,’ and ‘The Chimney Sweeper.’ He is regarded as a crucial figure in the history of Romantic poetry and visual art. Intriguingly, although Blake is now recognized as a prominent figure in English poetry, his work was largely overlooked or dismissed during his lifetime.