Selected Poems Papeback -
by William Blake
- New
The soulful mysticism of Blake captured in a definitive new collection of his finest verse
Writer and religious rebel, William Blake sowed the seeds of Romanticism in his innovative poems concerning faith and the vision that inspired him throughout his remarkable life. Whether describing his own spirituality, the innocence of youth, or the corruption caused by mankind, his writings depict a world in which spirits dominate and the mind is the gateway to Heaven. Presenting many of Blake's major works in their complete texts, alongside extensive passages from such poems as 'Jerusalem' and 'The Gates of Paradise,' this collection spans his entire poetic life, from the exquisite lyrics of Poetic Sketches to Songs of Innocence and Experience a compelling exploration of good and evil. Together, they illuminate a self-made realm that has fascinated artists and poets as diverse as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Yeats, and Ginsberg. This is the perfect introduction to Blake's unforgettable poetry.
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Details
- Title Selected Poems
- Author William Blake
- Binding Papeback
- Edition International Ed
- Condition New
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books , London
- Date pp. 304
- Bookseller's Inventory # 6671247
- ISBN 9780140424461 / 0140424466
- Weight 0.66 lbs (0.30 kg)
- Dimensions 7.76 x 5.16 x 0.94 in (19.71 x 13.11 x 2.39 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Cultural Region: British
- Dewey Decimal Code 821.7
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Summary
Writer and religious rebel, William Blake sowed the seeds of Romanticism in his innovative poems concerning faith and the vision that inspired him throughout his remarkable life. Whether describing his own spirituality, the innocence of youth, or the corruption caused by mankind, his writings depict a world in which spirits dominate and the mind is the gateway to Heaven. Presenting many of Blake’s major works in their complete texts, alongside extensive passages from such poems as "Jerusalem" and "The Gates of Paradise," this collection spans his entire poetic life, from the exquisite lyrics of Poetic Sketches to Songs of Innocence and Experience—a compelling exploration of good and evil. Together, they illuminate a self-made realm that has fascinated artists and poets as diverse as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Yeats, and Ginsberg. This is the perfect introduction to Blake’s unforgettable poetry.
- Introduction discusses Blake's life and career, his reputation, and the major themes of his work, and explores the relationship between the poetry and the illustrations
- Includes a chronology, suggestions for further reading, and explanatory notes
