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Blake, William, 1757–1827
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Edwards, Richard, active 1796–1797
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Gray, Thomas, 1716–1771
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Young, Edward, 1683–1765
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The Poems of Thomas Gray
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Young's Night Thoughts
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18th century
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William Blake, 1757–1827
The Serpent who Girds the Earth (Design 77)
between 1797 and 1798
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Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee' (Page 33)
1797
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Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Night the Third. Narcissa; Title Page
1797
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William Blake, 1757–1827
"Iron sleet of arrowy shower Hurtles in the darkened air..." (Design 71)
between 1797 and 1798
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William Blake, 1757–1827
"Hie thee hence, and boast at home..." (Design 85)
between 1797 and 1798
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Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
'Its favours here are trials, not rewards' (Page 12)
1797