In this first genuinely new account of William Blake's life since 1927, the author focuses on the enormous contradictions and complexities of Blake's personality. He examines the poet-artist's deeply divided feelings about sexuality, as well as his erotic imagination. King shows how these and other contradictions formed a unique vision which led Blake to create his own philosophy and mythology. illustrated throughout. xviii, ii, 263+ 1 pages. stiff paper wrappers. 8vo..