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Summary

The novel "Burning Bright" is set in late 18th-century London. The story focuses on two families: the Kellaways and the Blakes. The Kellaway family moves from the countryside to London, where they meet the poet and artist William Blake and his wife Catherine. Jem Kellaway, a young protagonist, and his sister Maisie begin to explore this new world, encountering challenges and discoveries. The relationships between the families and their interactions with the Blakes become a central theme, exploring questions of creativity, innocence, and experience. The book examines how people from different social backgrounds can influence each other and how art can be a source of inspiration and change.