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The Songs of Innocence and of Experience
Book • 1863
This collection, first published in 1794, is divided into two sections: 'Songs of Innocence' and 'Songs of Experience'.
The poems in 'Songs of Innocence' focus on the purity and beauty of childhood, while those in 'Songs of Experience' explore the loss of innocence and the darker aspects of adulthood, including themes of corruption, evil, and the institutionalized Church.
Blake uses simple yet meticulously crafted language and employs techniques such as personification and Biblical symbolism to convey his ideas.
The poems often present contrasting views on the same situation, highlighting the complexities of human experience and Blake's critique of societal and religious norms.
The poems in 'Songs of Innocence' focus on the purity and beauty of childhood, while those in 'Songs of Experience' explore the loss of innocence and the darker aspects of adulthood, including themes of corruption, evil, and the institutionalized Church.
Blake uses simple yet meticulously crafted language and employs techniques such as personification and Biblical symbolism to convey his ideas.
The poems often present contrasting views on the same situation, highlighting the complexities of human experience and Blake's critique of societal and religious norms.
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Mentioned by Jordan Peterson in the context of seeing infinity in the finite.
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Biblical Series: The Call to Abraham
Mentioned by Mark Vernon as one of Blake's books with flames, leaves, trees, people, nymphs and flowers moving amongst the words.
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Awake! William Blake and the Power of Imagination. A conversation with Jane Clark and Nikos Yiangou
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David Whyte in relation to Blake's concept of innocence and its ability to be found by the world again and again.
David Whyte in relation to Blake's concept of innocence and its ability to be found by the world again and again.
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A Poet and a Preacher: A Conversation with David Whyte
Mentioned during a discussion about William Blake's enduring legacy and influence.
Sotheby's Talks – William Blake: Artist, Poet and Visionary, with Andrew Graham-Dixon and John Higgs
Mentioned by Rosalind Atkinson as a source of inspiration and a key influence on her understanding of experience and knowledge.
The Yoga Confessions - Mark interviews Rosalind Atkinson (#48)
