| Description |
1 online resource (39 minutes) |
| Summary |
This film by Malcolm Hossick explores the life and work of William Blake. He was born the son of a hosier in the then respectable district of Soho in London. He had no formal education but was taught by his mother. He was a voracious reader and as a boy he drew constantly. He studied at an art school and learned the trade of engraving by which he lived. His painting and poetry were valued by only a few in his own times and he died in poverty. Gradually over the ensuing centuries his reputation has grown until now he is highly regarded as a remarkable and talented visionary. The film includes several of his unusual illustrated poems. It is followed by a brief overview of his work |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed June 16, 2021) |
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In English |
| Subject |
Blake, William, 1757-1827.
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| SUBJECT |
Blake, William, 1757-1827. fast (OCoLC)fst00029047 |
| Subject |
Artists -- Great Britain -- Biography
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Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
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Poets, English -- 18th century -- Biography
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Artists.
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Poets, English.
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Great Britain.
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Biographical films.
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Biographies.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Biographical films.
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Documentaires.
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Films biographiques.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Hossick, Malcolm, director, producer, narrator
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Academy Media (Firm), production company.
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TMW Media Group, film distributor.
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