William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his life, Blake has become a seminal figure in the history of the poetry …

Nov 26, 2025 · William Blake’s poetry and art moved away from the periphery following Alexander Gilchrist’s publication of a two-part biography and compilation of Blake’s works in 1863, more than …

He descends upon Blake’s path and continues the process of uniting with Blake that had begun in book one. This union is also a reflection of Blake’s encounter with Los that is described in book one and …

18 hours ago · Blake Lively spoke about husband Ryan Reynolds during a podcast appearance to promote her haircare brand. "We really are partners in everything just because we’re best friends," …

1 day ago · A 'Blake's 7' reboot is coming from 'The Last Of Us' director Peter Hoar and Matthew Bouch and their Multitude Productions indie.

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William Blake was an 18th-century English poet, artist, and visionary. He is considered a seminal figure in the Romantic movement.

3 days ago · William Blake’s “The Clod & the Pebble” is a dialogue on tenderness and cruelty in three short stanzas. Read it with our critic A.O. Scott, and then play a game to memorize it.

22 hours ago · Blake Shelton passes Tim McGraw and becomes only the second musician to score 30 No. 1 hits on Billboard's Country Airplay chart as “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” soars to the top.

Blake’s first printed work, Poetical Sketches (1783), is a collection of apprentice verse, mostly imitating classical models. The poems protest against war, tyranny, and King George III’s treatment of the …