William Blake, born in 1757, November 28, and passed away on August 12, 1827. William Blake is the first British romantic poet, also one of the greatest poets in the history of English literature, printmaker and devout Christians.

self protrait by William Blake

his main poems are “Song of innocence”, “Song of experience” and so on. In William blake’s early period, his works are concise and lively, for his middle and late works, they are mysterious and profound.

In his life, he lived with his wife and had a simple and peaceful life with the money from his paintings. Later, when other poet rewrote his poems, people were impressed by his piety and profundity. Then his letters and notes were published, and his paintings were recognized. thus the poet and painter Blake had a lofty status in art doubtlessly.

William Blake and his wife Catherine
Catherine Blake portrait