William Blake Research Paper

William Blake On November 28, 1757 in the Soho district of London, William Blake was born to James and Catherine Blake. He had six siblings, two of which died during infancy. Blake’s father was a hosier, or someone who produces stockings or goods that are knitted. He did not stay in school very long because his mother educated him at home, so he was more advanced than the other students. Blake’s parents said that he was different from all of his peers because he had visions. These visions and the love he gained for Gothic art and engravings helped create his unique style of poetry. At the age of four, Blake experienced his first vison, God’s face in a window. He also saw a tree full of angels with the prophet Ezekiel under it when he was ten. His mother was furious when he told her about this vision, so she beat him. His father thought he was just imaging things. Throughout his life, he had many more of these visions. He saw things such as ghosts and sprits. Blake’s parents thought he was lying and tried to make him stop. They told everyone else that he was different.

He was employed at the age of fourteen to an engraver. Over a seven year period of time, he gained the knowledge and skills of engraving. When he turned twenty-one, Blake became a commercial engraver, but he inspired to become an artist. Over time, he saved enough money to attend the Royal Academy to study art. He met his wife around this time as well. Catherine was known as the most significant person in his life because she was helpful, she believed in him, and was continuous mate. She was illiterate, so he helped her how to read, write, and draw. She has done a few of his designs. Blake even made an engraving of her, depicting her as