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William Blake's poetry with Philip Pullman

On the Road with Penguin Classics

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Exploring the Contrasting States in Blake's Poetry

This chapter examines the dual nature of the human soul as depicted in William Blake's 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. It highlights the simplicity of innocence versus the fear of experience, revealing that both states coexist without the discovery of inner strength to overcome life's challenges.

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