2. William Blake
William Blake was born in 1757 in London, England. For most of his
life he was educated at home by his mother.
He was a poet and an artist
At age 10 he was enrolled in Henry Par’s drawing school
Most traumatic event in his life was when his brother died from TB
He studied engraving and grew to love gothic art
4. A Little Girl Lost
Focuses on tension between human passions and societal
expectations
Mainly focuses towards young lovers
In the olden days love was known as a “criminal act”
6. A War Song to English Men
The rhythm and repetition of this poem make it chant like
In this poem William calls war to his countrymen
Dark and distressful
