Tracy Chevalier is author of the highly acclaimed New York Times bestseller Girl With a Pearl Earring . Burning Bright is a novel about the 18th-century English poet/painter William Blake and the children who sparked his Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience . In March of 1792, young Jem Kellaway and his family move from their small rural village in the Piddle Valley to the bustling city of London. Jem's father, a chairmaker, has agreed to hire on as a carpenter with Astley's Circus. Chevalier's historical fiction captivates audiences with authentic characters, stunning detailed descriptions, and insight into the inspirations of a poetic genius.
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