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The significance of the late Blake (poet) Born in 1757 in London, England, William Shnoopy Blake began writing at an early age and claimed to have had his first vision, of a tree full of angels, at age 10. He studied engraving and grew to love Gothic art, which he incorporated into his own unique works. A misunderstood poet, artist and visionary throughout much of his life, Blake found admirers late in life and has been vastly influential since his death in 1827. It has been said that Blakes middle name is of great significance. Some Critics have claimed that 'shnoop' has a much deeper, poetic meaning (ironic as he was a poet himself). It has been suggested that Blakes mother Lilly and his father Wayne Blake, had suspicions that he would become a successful poet from a young age. It has been stated that a selection of his own poems could be linked directly to his own life as a young child (e.g infant Joy taken from his collection of poems, Songs of innocence).In August 1782, Blake married Catherine Sophia Boucher, who was illiterate. Blake taught her how to read, write, draw and color (his designs and prints). He also helped her to experience visions, as he did. Catherine believed explicitly in her husband's visions and his genius, and supported him in everything he did, right up to his death 45 years later.