Burning Bright

Author: Tracy Chevalier
Binding: Paperback
Published: Dutton, 2007

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling historical novel, Burning Bright, transports readers to late 18th-century London, where two young individuals navigate the bustling city’s complexities. It chronicles their experiences as they settle into a new life, becoming neighbors with the visionary poet and artist William Blake. The narrative skillfully interweaves their personal journeys with the vibrant intellectual and social landscape of the era, presenting a vivid portrait of a changing world. Through their eyes, the story illustrates themes of innocence, artistic inspiration, and the stark realities of urban life. This evocative work offers an intimate glimpse into a pivotal historical period, capturing the spirit of an age on the cusp of profound transformation.