Description
Are you intrigued by the wonderful world of William Blake but not sure where to start? Jason Whittaker is here to help with a beginner’s guide to a true artistic visionary, and one of England’s greatest ever poets.
This illustrated talk will cover all the Blake basics, explaining who William Blake was, what made him famous and why he was deemed controversial. Whittaker will also be considering why Blake and his writing remain highly relevant and massively influential to poets and writers around the world today. This introduction to the world of Blake is a great way of finding out more about one of the most complex and creative poets, painters and thinkers from the Romantic Age, and the perfect jumping-off point for our other Blake-based events this year.
About the Author
Professor Jason Whittaker
Jason Whittaker is Head of the School of English and Journalism at the University of Lincoln. He has written extensively on William Blake, specialising in the reception of Blake by later generations of artists, writers, and musicians. He is also co-editor of the series Pop Music, Culture and Identity.
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