Blake, William
Songs of Innocence and of Experience
- ISBN 13:
- 9781854377296
- author:
- Blake, William
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Tate Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 104mm X 165mm
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: 19th century
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
William Blake's Songs of Innocence and of Experience is a masterpiece of English literature, its seeming simplicity belies a profound vision. This stylish reissue features Blake's own illumination and lettering, allowing readers to experience the mystery and beauty of his poems as he first created them.
Each poem is accompanied by a literal transcription, revealing the intricate web of symbol and meaning that connects word and image. This beautiful edition is introduced by renowned historian and critic Richard Holmes, making it an ideal way for those encountering Blake's work for the first time, as well as a must-have for those familiar with his visionary world.
Published in 2008, this second edition is sumptuously packaged in a burnt-orange casing with gold sprayed edges, evoking the treasures within. A rare and wonderful book, it occupies a key position in the history of western art.
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