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Songs of Innocence and of Experience
Series: Penguin Clothbound Poetry
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A collectible new Penguin Classics series: beautiful, slim, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets.
Songs of Innocence and of Experience is one of the best-loved poetry collections of all time, an innovative and groundbreaking experiment in which Blake intertwined text and image to dazzling effect. The volume, published sometimes as two separate collections, juxtaposes the innocent world of childhood with the corrupt and repressed one of adults.
Many of the poems are in pairs, enabling the reader to see the same situation first from the perspective of innocence and then from that of experience. The volume includes such favourites as 'The Lamb', 'The Chimney Sweeper', and 'The Tyger'.
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Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake is widely appreciated for its profound exploration of human nature and social commentary through the lens of innocence and experience. Reviewers often praise Blake's intricate use of language and his poignant illustrations that accompany the text, highlighting their harmonious interplay. The collection is celebrated for its enduring appeal and the way it challenges readers to reflect on deeper spiritual and philosophical questions.
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ISBN: 9780241303054
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 August 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 117.0mm
Height: 188.0mm
Weight: 166g
Pages: 112
About the Author
William Blake was born in Soho in 1757 and lived in London all of his life, with the exception of three years spent in Bognor Regis. In 1772 Blake became an apprentice engraver and went on to study at the Royal Academy, where he exhibited in 1780. Blake married Catherine Boucher in 1782 and the following year his first 'illuminated book' Poetical Sketches was printed. Blake's talents in both the visual arts and literature have made him a seminal figure of the Romantic period and he is regarded as one of Britain's greatest poets. He died in 1827.
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