William Blake

William Blake

By: Dylan Hall

This was Blake’s first collection of poetry It was never officially published by Blake The collection contained 26 various works Includes: “Fair Elenor” and “An Imitation of

Spencer”

Poetical Sketches

This poem is written in the Gothic style, a rarity for Blake.

It is also thought that this poem could be a parody.

Fair Elenor

Strict adherence to Gothic style No rhyme scheme

Elements

This poem followed To the Muses in its mockery of Augustan poetry.

An Imitation of Spencer

ABAA rhyme scheme Alliteration

Elements

William Blake was greatly influenced by the

French and American revolutions Emanuel Swedenborg among other great

thinkers also served as inspiration

Influences

http://www.poemhunter.com/william-blake/bio

graphy/

http://www.bartleby.com/br/235.html http://www.sparknotes.com/poetry/blake/

Works Cited