Blake, William (1757-1827) - English poet, engraver, and mystic who
illustrated his own works. A rare genius, he created some of the purest
lyrics in the English language. Blake believed himself to be guided by
visions from the spiritual world; he died singing of the glories of heaven.
London (1794) - Contains Blake's famous reference to "the mind-forged
manacles." Opening lines: I wander through each charter'd street, /
Near where the charter'd Thames does flow ...
