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