Download or read book Life of William Blake written by Alexander Gilchrist and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 1973 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic 1863 biography-largely credited with rescuing the great English poet & painter from oblivion-offers sensitive discussions of Blake's childhood, years as an engraver's apprentice, relations with patrons & employers, trial for treason, declining health, untimely death, much more. Also, expert critical commentary on boyhood poems, & great poetic & artistic masterpieces of Blake's maturity.