Like the grain of sand, one can see worlds in a few short lines written by William Blake (1757~1827). The English poet is known for his concise, controlled lines and expansive metaphors. The lines in Blake's poetry do not just lead to other words in the poem, but to concepts and ideas far beyond the page.
The imagery Blake evokes is not simply poetic. An accomplished engraver, Blake illustrated, by hand, many volumes of his writing. The pictures are an integral part of Blake's artistic vision, adding further color and scope to his highly developed sense of metaphor.