... becoming an artist, and his dad enrolled him in Henry Par's drawing school. He started writing at the age of 12 and studied studied mythology and British history. When he was 14 he became an apprentice for James Basire, an engraver to the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Society. He served an apprentice for seven years, then became a journeyman copy engraver. William ... the late eighteenth century. He published his first book of poems called Political Sketches in 1782. During the time period of 1790-1800 Blake completed iconic works likeSongs of Experience, The Marriage of Heave...

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