William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker, born on November 28, 1757, in London. He is best known for his unique artistic style and visionary poetry, which often explored themes of spirituality, innocence, and experience. Blake's most famous works include the collections Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, where he contrasts the perspectives of childhood and adulthood. In addition to his poetry, Blake was a skilled artist who created intricate illustrations for his own writings. He developed a technique called relief etching, which allowed him to combine text and images in a distinctive way. Blake's influence on literature and art has been profound, inspiring many artists and writers in the years since his death on August 12, 1827.