William_Blake3-14-1 英国文学史及选读教材.ppt

William Blake(1757 - 1827) English poet, artist and mystic William Blake’s portrait William Blake Born in London on 28 November 1757. He was educated at Henry Pars Drawing School. After becoming established as a graphic designer and drawing tutor, he opened a print shop in London in 1784. He lived in Sussex from 1800 to 1803, during which time he was charged with high treason but acquitted. He returned to London and staged a rather unsuccessful show of his artistic work in 1809, after which he went into obscurity and became a mystic. As a supporter of the French Revolution, he openly criticized the social evils that he linked with the Industrial Revolution. His work is usually seen in the context of his social, political and religious beliefs. He was not really understood by his peers, but twentieth-century readers appreciate the greatness he achieved in his varied fields of interest. mystic someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension Politically Blake was a rebel, making friends with those radicals. He strongly criticized the capitalist cruel exploitation. He cherished great expectations and enthusiasm for the French Revolution. He once said the dark satanic mills left men employed , killed children and forced prostitution. Literarily Blake was the first important romantic poet, showing contempt for the rule of reason, opposite the classical tradition of the 18th century, and treasuring the individuals imagination. Back Auguries of Innocence (brief) To see a World in a Grain of Sand， And a Heaven in a Wild Flower， Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand， And Eternity in an hour. 一沙一世界，一花一天堂。  　　无限掌中置，刹那成永恒。 ——徐志摩（译） The Marriage of Heaven and Hell From childhood, Blake is full of a wealth of imagination, and often through fantasy. He gave pictures for his own poetry accompanied by images and in a mystical sense to show works of significance. His painting were about God, Pain, Los