GE Bentley.

GE Bentley, Jr The Stranger From Paradise: A Biography of William Blake. of recent origin Haven, Conn.: Yale University Pres for the Paul Mellon midmost point for Studies in British Art. 2001 Pp xxvii, 532 $3995 ISBN 0-300-08939-2

I will begin with my conclusion, and work backwards. G E Bentley, Jr as a first class scholar, has written a first class biography forward William Blake, a meditation published by a first class pres The 136 illustrations in this of the present day volume are beautifully reproduced. No other biography in succession Blake stands this tall: it is a giant among pigmies.

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