史上最天真的诗人的天真之歌。

Romantic Artist and author Biography
　　Born in London on 28 November 1757 　　As a child ,he was already focused on imagination,the individual,and nature which are themes of the Romantic and Transcendental period. 　　At the age 10,he was enrolled in Henry Par's drawing school. 　　He was exposed to Greek and Roman sculputure, which influenced his later work. 　　At the age of 14,he became an apprentice at an engraving business. 　　As an engraver, he learned how to make "copperplates." that were used as surfaces for etchings.Below is a picture of some of the tools he used for engraving.A lot of them look like tools from modern kitchens or garages. 　　As he continued to develop his skill in visual arts,Black also developed his writing skills. 　　In 1783 ,his first set of poems,Poetical Sketches,was published. 　　The subject matter of his works were Romantic in their nature because they included discussion of nature religion,the individual ,and ideas from his own imagination.
编辑本段Point of view
　　Politically Black was a rebel, making friends with those radicals. He strongly criticized the capitalists' cruel exploitation.He cherished great expectations and enthusiasm for the French Revolution.He once said the "dark satanic mills left men unpployed,killed children and forced prostitution". 　　Literarily Black was the first important romantic poet,showing contempt for the rule of reason,opposite the classical tradition of the 18th century, and treauring the individual's imagination.
编辑本段Writing features
　　Blake writes his poems in plain direct language. 第一本诗集——Poetical Sketches
He presents his view in visual images rather than abstract ideas. 　　Symbolism in wide range is a distinct
ive feature of his poetry. 　　威廉·布莱克（WilliamBlake，1757~1827）是十九世纪诗人，英国第一位重要的浪漫主义诗人。 　　主要诗作有诗集《天真之歌》、《经验之歌》等。早期作品简洁明快，中后期作品趋向玄妙晦涩， 　　充满神秘色彩。