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A Dream by William Blake

The Troubadour Podcast

CHAPTER

Exploring the Innocence and Tragedy of Childhood in Poetry

The chapter delves into the innocence and lack of self-awareness depicted in children's imaginations in mythology and creation. It draws comparisons with other poems in the Songs of Innocence, such as 'Cradle Song,' 'Little Boy Found,' and 'Chimney Sweep,' to showcase the varying roles of children and the themes of tragedy, abandonment, and loss of innocence.

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