Blake, William

Songs of Innocence and Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul, 1789-1794

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ISBN 13:
9780192810892
author:
Blake, William
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
1970
Pages:
226
Dimensions:
20.07 x 1.52 x 13.21 centimetres
Genre:
Works by individual poets: 16th to 18th centuries
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£11.02

Description

Songs of Innocence and Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul, 1789-1794 is a beautifully illustrated edition of William Blake's poems. The text of each poem is printed in letterpress on the facing page, accompanied by a brief commentary by Sir Geoffrey Keynes. The book's pages are printed on paper specially manufactured to match the tint of Blake's original work, adding to the overall authenticity of the edition. This edition features a unique design, with the commentary and text presented in a way that reflects Blake's original intentions. The result is a book that not only showcases Blake's poetry but also provides a deeper understanding of his work through the commentary. With its special paper and beautifully illustrated design, this edition of Songs of Innocence and Experience is a must-have for anyone interested in Blake's poetry and the art of the period.

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