Blake, William

Poems (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets)

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ISBN 13:
9781857157109
author:
Blake, William
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Everyman
language:
English
Publication Year:
1994
Pages:
284
Genre:
Works by individual poets: 16th to 18th centuries
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£11.54

Description

William Blake's Poems presents a comprehensive collection of his lyrical genius, featuring the full text of 'Songs of Innocence' and 'Songs of Experience', alongside a range of previously unpublished short poems. This anthology also includes a selection from the Prophetic Books, where Blake develops his own story of creation, as well as dramatic and didactic poems and prose writings that showcase his unique voice within the Romantic movement. The book offers a unique insight into Blake's poetic style and thematic preoccupations, spanning topics such as creation, experience, and social commentary. With its diverse range of works, this collection provides an ideal introduction to Blake's oeuvre for readers new to his poetry, while also offering a valuable resource for those already familiar with his work. Published in 1994, William Blake's Poems is a significant contribution to the study of Romantic literature, featuring some of the poet's most celebrated and lesser-known works.

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