William Blake: Influences and Inspirations of the Romantic Movement.
This essay reviews the dominant characteristics of the Romantic Movement that began in Europe at the end of the 18th century. These characteristics are then compared to several poems of William Blake (1757-1827), as a way to discuss how the movement influenced his works. This essay focuses on the emphasis of emotion and passion over intellect and reason, and the interests in the supernatural, the morbid, and the cruelties of life. These were considered by Blake as elements of religious insight into the necessity of a balance between good and evil. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.