Romantics Blake Flashcards
What was Blake?
a poet, visionary, painter
Why did Blake create his work - what was his purpose?
He worked to bring about a change in both social orders and the minds of men
What did Gilchrist say about Blakes writing, and who it was aimed for?
“for the children and angels; himself a divine child”
What did Blake believe his writings were?
of national importance
Where did Blake work and live - and how did it influence his work?
Worked and lived in london, at a time of great social and political change that profoundly influenced writers
What was Blake said to be (you never remember the word)?
One of the great progenitors of English Romanticism, his artwork is highly regarded around the world
Where are “the Tyger” and “london” lyrics from
The Milton
What did Blake focus his poetry on and what wave?
As a first wave Romantic poet, Blake focused his poetry on the religious sublime and “the spontaneous overflow of powerful feeling”
What was Blakes writing described as?
exquisite lyrics
