ENGL 4320/ 5323- The Romantic Period & Studies in Romanticism

Written by the Editors of the Poetry Foundation, this article provides basic information and links to William Blake's life and most notable poems.

Professor Andrew Lincoln describes the political environment in which William Blake was writing.

In his poem ‘London’ William Blake explores poverty, revolution and the power of the imagination. Dr Linda Freedman examines the original draft manuscript, to discover the meanings behind this iconic poem.

Kelly Grovier looks at how the painter and poet helped us “dream outside the sphere”.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Blake's illustrated collection of poems, Songs of Innocence and of Experience, Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul.

Michael Phillips demonstrates William Blake’s printing process, explaining how it relates to his work as a poet and artist. Filmed at Morley College, London.

Iain Sinclair visits William Blake’s grave and discusses the spiritual visions that made up such a significant part of his life and work. Filmed at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, London.