William (england) Blake
Selected Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140424461
- author:
- William (england) Blake
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Blake's Selected Poems presents a profound exploration of faith, spirituality, and the human experience. Spanning his entire poetic life, this collection showcases the innovative works that sowed the seeds of Romanticism. From the exquisite lyrics of Poetic Sketches to Songs of Innocence and Experience, these poems depict a world in which spirits dominate and the mind is the gateway to Heaven. Alongside extensive passages from major works like "Jerusalem" and "The Gates of Paradise," this collection offers a compelling exploration of good and evil. This edition provides authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.