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- Herausgeber: Musaicum Books
- Kategorie: Poesie und Drama
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017
William Blake's 'Songs of Experience' with illuminated manuscript is a collection of poems exploring the darker and more cynical side of human nature. Written in Blake's signature lyrical and mystical style, these poems delve into themes such as corruption, oppression, and the loss of innocence. The illuminated manuscript adds an extra layer of depth to the poems, making them visually striking and thought-provoking. This collection is often seen as a companion piece to Blake's 'Songs of Innocence', offering a contrasting perspective on life and society. Blake's use of symbolism and allegory further enhances the reader's understanding of the complexities of human experience. William Blake, a visionary poet and artist, was known for his unorthodox views and revolutionary ideas. His deep sense of spirituality and unique perspective on the world are reflected in 'Songs of Experience'. Blake's background as a engraver and painter influenced the visual aspect of this collection, setting it apart from traditional poetry books. Readers interested in exploring the depths of human emotion and societal critique will find 'Songs of Experience' to be a profound and enlightening read. I highly recommend 'Songs of Experience' with illuminated manuscript to those who appreciate poetry that challenges societal norms and delves into the complexities of the human experience. Blake's unique blend of poetry and visual art makes this collection a truly immersive and transformative reading experience.
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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
Plate 3
Earth's Answer
Earth rais'd up her head,
From the darkness dread & drear.
Her light fled:
Stony dread!
