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- Herausgeber: DigiCat
- Kategorie: Poesie und Drama
- Sprache: Englisch
In 'Songs of Experience,' William Blake presents a profound exploration of the duality of human existence, contrasting innocence with the harsh realities of experience. Through a series of emotive poems complemented by his signature illustrations, Blake employs a vivid and often symbolic literary style that blends Romanticism with the prophetic vision of a mystic. This collection serves as a sequel to his earlier work, 'Songs of Innocence,' inviting readers to reflect on the loss of purity and the complexities of the human condition amid the backdrop of an industrializing society. The poems are imbued with philosophical musings and religious undertones, demonstrating Blake's mastery in intertwining personal and universal themes while adhering to an innovative use of meter and rhyme. William Blake (1757-1827) was not just a poet but also a painter and engraver, characteristics that deeply influenced his writing process. A nonconformist thinker, Blake's radical views on religion and society shaped his literary vision. His experiences in a rapidly changing England—from the rise of industrialization to the stark social inequalities—formed the foundation of 'Songs of Experience,' where he critiques societal norms and the moral decay he perceived around him. Readers interested in delving into the complexities of existence and the human psyche will find 'Songs of Experience' a powerful and thought-provoking work. It is a vital addition to any literary collection, offering insights that resonate with modern readers and urging them to confront the often-uncomfortable truths of our world.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022
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Songs of Experience
Table of Contents
Songs of Experience is the second part of Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul (first published in 1794), an expansion of Blake's first illuminated book Songs of Innocence. The poems and artwork were reproduced by copperplate engraving and colored with washes by hand. Blake republished Songs of Innocence and Experience several times, often changing the number and order of the plates. The spellings, punctuation and capitalizations are those of the original Blake manuscripts.
Plate 2
Introduction
Hear the voice of the Bard!
Who Present, Past, & Future sees
Whose ears have heard,
The Holy Word,
That walk'd among the ancient trees.
Calling the lapsed Soul
And weeping in the evening dew:
That might controll,
The starry pole;
And fallen fallen light renew!
O Earth O Earth return!
Arise from out the dewy grass;
Night is worn,
And the morn
Rises from the slumberous mass.
Turn away no more:
Why wilt thou turn away
The starry floor
The watry shore
Is giv'n thee till the break of day
