| Reviewed: |
Nov 25, 2010 by English Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
This archive provides a comprehensive collection of digitized primary documents representing the work of William Blake as well as scholarly articles about Blake and his work. As of 5 November 2010, it offered "searchable and scalable electronic editions of 77 copies of Blake's twenty illuminated works in the context of full bibliographic information about each work, . . . transcriptions of all texts, detailed descriptions of all images, and extensive bibliographies." The archive thus supports use in the literature classroom as well as academic research, and it allows teachers and researchers to examine Blake's poems in the visual context within which he published them. |
| Learning Goals: |
This site could accommodate many learning goals. Its multiple copies of Blake's illuminated works are suitable for use in literature and art classes as well as for academic research. |
| Target Student Population: |
High school (advanced) through graduate studies; also useful for Blake scholars and researchers |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Basic library and computer skills; rudimentary knowledge of Blake's work will simplify use. |
| Type of Material: |
Collection / Text Archive |
| Recommended Uses: |
The site can be used for in-class presentations, team assignments and projects, and individual assignments. It also provides excellent support for academic research. |
| Technical Requirements: |
The latest versions of web browsers and, if possible, a monitor set to gamma 1.8, white point 5000K. Java is required to access all the site's capabilities, but where possible the site provides non-Java alternatives. |
