An intellectual and critical gem.
This collection arguably contains some of the most charming lyrics ever written in English. The childlike simplicity and trust of these artless verses are unique.
Blake's poems can be enjoyed, not only for their historical importance in an age which was fiercely proud of its genius and its traditions, but also for their simple and beautiful expression of “two contrary states of the human soul.”
Songs of Innocence was originally a complete collection of twenty-three poems, first printed in 1789. In 1794, a composite collection entitled Songs of Innocence and of Experience, containing forty-seven poems, was published. In the 1794 text, each poem has a corresponding illustration created by the poet.
This collection arguably contains some of the most charming lyrics ever written in English. The childlike simplicity and trust of these artless verses are unique.
Blake's poems can be enjoyed, not only for their historical importance in an age which was fiercely proud of its genius and its traditions, but also for their simple and beautiful expression of “two contrary states of the human soul.”
Songs of Innocence was originally a complete collection of twenty-three poems, first printed in 1789. In 1794, a composite collection entitled Songs of Innocence and of Experience, containing forty-seven poems, was published. In the 1794 text, each poem has a corresponding illustration created by the poet.
Songs of Innocence and of Experience
Songs of Innocence and of Experience
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940192268537 |
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Publisher: | Blackstone Audio, Inc. |
Publication date: | 07/02/2024 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |