Burning Bright

Interesting Facts

• The novel is set in late 18th-century London, a time when the city was full of contrasts and change.
• One of the central characters is poet and artist William Blake, who lives next door to the main characters and has a significant influence on them.
• The book explores themes of childhood, innocence, and coming of age against the backdrop of historical events such as the French Revolution and the London riots.
• The main characters are children who move from the countryside to London and face new challenges and dangers of the big city.
• Tracy Chevalier uses historical accuracy and detailed descriptions to create an atmosphere and convey the spirit of the time in which the story unfolds.