Songs of Innocence and of Experience

Name: Songs of Innocence and of Experience
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241303054
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By William Blake

Series: Penguin Clothbound Poetry

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Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake is a collection of illustrated poetry that explores the duality of human nature and the transition from innocence to experience. Through a series of vivid and profound poems, Blake contrasts the purity and simplicity of childhood with the complexity and harshness of adulthood. His work offers deep reflections on social, religious, and philosophical themes, revealing the contrasts and contradictions inherent in human existence.
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If you're intrigued by a visionary exploration of the human condition through the lens of art and poetry, you might enjoy this work. Featuring William Blake's profound and illuminating poems alongside his own illustrations, it offers a unique perspective on the dichotomies of innocence and experience in human life. Ideal for those who appreciate the intersection of literature and visual artistry.

Songs of Innocence and of Experience

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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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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.