William Blake

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Definition

Proper noun: - William Blake: A visionary British poet, painter, and printmaker who lived from 1757 to 1827. He is renowned for his symbolic and mystical works that combine poetry and visual art.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The poetry of William Blake often explores themes of imagination, spirituality, and social injustice.
    • The museum is hosting an exhibition of William Blake's illuminated books.
    • "The Tyger" is one of the most famous poems by William Blake.
Advanced Usage
  • "Blakean" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the works, ideas, or mystical style of William Blake.
    • The film's visual symbolism had a distinctly Blakean quality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Blakean (adj): Pertaining to William Blake or his artistic and philosophical style.
Synonyms
  • The Bard of Albion (a poetic epithet for Blake).
  • Visionary poet (describing his characteristic style).
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "To see a world in a grain of sand...": A famous line from Blake's poem "Auguries of Innocence," often used to symbolize the idea of finding vast meaning in small things.
    • His detailed analysis of the single cell reminded me of Blake's line about seeing a world in a grain of sand.
Noun
  1. visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

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