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'''William Blake''' (1757-1827) was a [[British]] [[poet]], painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. The best-known are the lyrical ''Songs of Innocence'' (1789) and ''Songs of Experience'' (1794) and his comments on established [[religion]], ''The Marriage of Heaven and Hell'' and ''The Everlasting Gospel''. His best-known work is the opening lines to his poem ''Milton'', which were set to music by Parry, ironically titled "Jerusalem," and is one of the most popular English hymns.  

'''William Blake''' (1757-1827) was a [[British]] [[poet]], [[painter]], visionary mystic, and [[engraver]], who illustrated and printed his own books. The best-known are the lyrical ''Songs of Innocence'' (1789) and ''Songs of Experience'' (1794) and his comments on established [[religion]], ''The Marriage of Heaven and Hell'' and ''The Everlasting Gospel''. His best-known work is the opening lines to his poem ''Milton'', which were set to music by Parry, ironically titled "Jerusalem," and is one of the most popular English hymns.  

He also wrote and illustrated several long epic poems of his own invented [[mythology]]. These are some of the most strikingly original works in English literature and art. His work was so different from that of most poets of his time that it was mainly ignored during his lifetime.  

He also wrote and illustrated several long epic poems of his own invented [[mythology]]. These are some of the most strikingly original works in English literature and art. His work was so different from that of most poets of his time that it was mainly ignored during his lifetime.