Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake A beautiful colour illustrated edition of William Blakes most famous poems, with a foreword by Peter Harness. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description William Blakes Songs of Innocence and of Experience includes some of the visionary poets finest and best-loved poems such as The Lamb, The Chimney-Sweeper and The Tiger.Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has a foreword by Peter Harness.Blakes work is instantly recognizable by its flamboyance and inventiveness. This gorgeous edition contains stunning reproductions of the fifty-four plates of the poems and illustrations together, which Blake etched himself and coloured by hand. Each has the poem printed on the facing page. Whilst Songs of Innocence captures the innocence of childhood, Songs of Experience is its contrary sequel. Flap Tiger, tiger, burning bright In the forests of the night Author Biography William Blake was born in London in 1757. He was apprenticed to a master engraver and then studied at the Royal Academy under the guidance of Joshua Reynolds. In 1789 he engraved and published Songs of Innocence and the contrasting Songs of Experience came later in 1794. A poet, painter and printmaker of great originality and imagination, his work was largely unrecognized during his lifetime and he struggled to make a living. Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. He died in 1827. Review My mind and my body reacted to certain lines from the Songs of Innocence and of Experience . . . with the joyful immediacy of a flame leaping to meet a gas jet. -- Philip Pullman * The Guardian *As a poet, Blakes greatest works are the short ones, his Songs of Innocence and Experience. * The Independent * Promotional A beautiful colour illustrated edition of William Blakes most famous poems, with a foreword by Peter Harness. Review Quote (previous edition) My mind and my body reacted to certain lines from the Songs of Innocence and of Experience . . . with the joyful immediacy of a flame leaping to meet a gas jet. Review Quote My mind and my body reacted to certain lines from the Songs of Innocence and of Experience . . . with the joyful immediacy of a flame leaping to meet a gas jet. Promotional "Headline" A beautiful colour illustrated edition of William Blakes most famous poems, with a foreword by Peter Harness. Details ISBN1529025850 Author William Blake Pages 128 Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2019 ISBN-10 1529025850 ISBN-13 9781529025859 Format Hardcover Audience Age 18 Illustrator William Blake Imprint Macmillan Collectors Library Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 821.7 Language English Publication Date 2019-08-08 UK Release Date 2019-08-08 Series Macmillan Collectors Library Audience General AU Release Date 2019-08-05 NZ Release Date 2019-08-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123681156;

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