William Blake (1757 - 1827)

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William Blake was born on November 28, 1757 in London, the third of five children. His father James was a hosier, and could only afford to give William enough schooling to learn the basics of reading and writing, though for a short time he was able to attend a drawing school run by Henry Par. William worked in his father's shop until his talent for drawing became so obvious that he was apprenticed to engraver James Basire at age 14. He finished his apprenticeship at age 21, and set out to mak.. Continue..

Some of William Blake Poems

The Sick Rose

The Chimney Sweeper (Innocence)

A Poison Tree

The Garden Of Love

The School Boy

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Quote from Author

	A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.

- William Blake

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