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British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Romanticism
What inspired the iconic poetry of the Romantic period, and how did the Romantic poets portray landscape, class, radicalism, and the sublime? Find out from this collection of articles.
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British Library: People: William Blake
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of William Blake. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, works, and teacher resources.
English Verse
English Verse: William Blake (1757 1827)
Several of Blake's famous poems are available in full text here, along with a brief biography and a book recommendation.
Other
Dickenson College: Blake on Nature
This site from the Dickenson College provides a look at William Blake's philosohy on nature as evident in his writings. Provides links to other criticisms as well.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: William Blake
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about William Blake.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Authors
From William Blake and John Keats to Charles Dickens and the Bronte sisters, explore 23 iconic authors from the Romantic and Victorian periods.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Empiricism
A brief definition is provided about English empiricism as developed in the Victorian age. Several links are provided for additional information on related subjects.
Sonnet Central
Sonnet Central: William Blake (1757 1827)
This site provides a sonnet called "To an Evening Star" by William Blake.
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Web Gallery of Art: The Ancient of Days
An image of "The Ancient of Days", created by William Blake in 1793 (Etching, pen, ink, watercolour on paper).
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Web Gallery of Art: Nebuchadnezzar
An image of "Nebuchadnezzar", created by William Blake in 1795 (Copper engraving with pen and ink and watercolour, 446 x 620 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Isaac Newton
An image of "Isaac Newton", created by William Blake in 1795 (Copper engraving with pen and ink and watercolour, 460 x 600 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Elohim Creating Adam
An image of "Elohim Creating Adam", created by William Blake in 1795 (Watercolour, 420 x 535 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Adam and Eve Sleeping
An image of "Adam and Eve Sleeping", created by William Blake in 1808 (Pen and watercolor on paper, 492 x 387 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Satan Watching the Caresses of Adam and Eve
An image of "Satan Watching the Caresses of Adam and Eve", created by William Blake in 1808 (Pen and watercolor on paper, 505 x 380 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Christ as the Redeemer of Man
An image of "Christ as the Redeemer of Man", created by William Blake in 1808 (Pen and watercolour, 496 x 393 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Book of Job: When the Morning Stars Sang Together
An image of "The Book of Job: When the Morning Stars Sang Together", created by William Blake in 1820 (Watercolour, 280 x 179 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Songs of Innocence (Title Page)
An image of "Songs of Innocence (Title page)", created by William Blake in 1825 (Relief etching, handpainted with watercolour and gold, 152 x 140 mm).
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Job Confessing His Presumption to God Who Answers From the Whirlwind
An image of "Job Confessing his Presumption to God who Answers from the Whirlwind", created by William Blake from 1803-05 (Pen, ink and watercolour over pencil on paper, 393 x 330 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Los
An image of "Los", created by William Blake from 1804-20 (Etching with pen, watercolour and gold, 146 x 222 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Descent of Christ
An image of "The Descent of Christ", created by William Blake from 1804-20 (Etching with pen, watercolour and gold, 219 x 159 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Los Entering the Grave
An image of "Los Entering the Grave", created by William Blake from 1804-20 (Etching with pen, watercolour and gold, 220 x 160 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Job and His Daughters
An image of "Job and his Daughters", created by William Blake from 1823-26 (Copper engraving, 217 x 170 mm).
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The Lovers' Whirlwind, Francesca Da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta
An image of "The Lovers' Whirlwind, Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta", created by William Blake from 1824-27 (Pen and ink and watercolour, 374 x 530 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Oberon, Titania and Puck With Dancing Fairies
An image of "Oberon, Titania and Puck with Dancing Fairies", created by William Blake, c. 1786 (Pencil and watercolour on paper, 475 x 675 mm).