William Blake
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- proper noun
- The works of William Blake are celebrated worldwide.
Examples
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The works of William Blake continue to inspire poets and artists around the world.
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Many critics regard William Blake as one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement.
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William Blake is celebrated for both his poetry and his unique engravings.
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Did you read anything by William Blake?
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The poems of William Blake often explore themes of innocence and experience.
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Many students study the works of William Blake to understand his unique perspective on life and spirituality.
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The artwork of William Blake often reflects his deep beliefs about humanity and the divine.
Synonyms
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An English poet and artist from the late 1700s known for poems about the good and bad sides of life
Surface Forms
Morphology
William + Blake
This is a proper name referring to a specific individual; the meanings of the constituent words 'William' and 'Blake' do not compose to yield 'a visionary British poet, painter, and printmaker.' Proper names are referential/arbitrary rather than compositional, so a B1 learner who only knows the two name-parts would not be able to infer the biographical meaning without prior exposure.
Etymology
William Blake was a British poet and artist who often combined short poems with his own pictures and prints. He said he saw strange visions, and that mix of images and words made him a 'visionary', so people remember him for bold, imaginative art and poetry.