The Lamb by William Blake
The Troubadour Podcast
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Exploring Apostrophe, The Lamb, and Contrary States of the Human Soul in Poetry
This chapter dives into the poetry term 'apostrophe' and its use in addressing absent figures or abstract concepts, drawing connections to William Blake's 'The Lamb' and other poems from the songs of experience. The discussion also sheds light on the contrast between innocence and experience within the human soul, contrasting Blake's Christian beliefs with other romantic poets like Wordsworth.
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