{"product_id":"songs-of-innocence-and-songs-of-experience-9781513268521","title":"Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hybrid of \u003ci\u003eSongs of Innocence\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSongs of Experience\u003c\/i\u003e that brings poetry, philosophy and spirituality into an all-inclusive text that's both accessible and enlightening.\u003c\/b\u003e These selections have an easy-to-follow format that allows readers to smoothly transition from one book to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlake's writing consists of two parts: one focusing on \"innocence\" and the other on \"experience.\" They each feature a group of poems that fit their respective themes. \u003ci\u003eSongs of Innocence\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the peaceful naivet? of youth, while \u003ci\u003eSongs of Experience\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes the loss of purity due to outside influence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidered one of the greatest British artists to ever live, William Blake's work is revered by critics and scholars. His illustrative style captivates the reader's imagination keeping them interested and engaged. \u003ci\u003eSongs of Innocence and of Experience \u003c\/i\u003e is an essential sampling of his literary contributions and a worthy addition to any poetry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eSongs of Innocence and of Experience \u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlake, William:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Blake (1757-1827)\u003c\/b\u003e was an English poet and visual artist often linked to the Romantic movement. As a youth in London, he was primarily educated at home before becoming an engraver's apprentice. Later, Blake would attend the Royal Academy and eventually find work in publishing. His debut, \u003ci\u003ePoetical Sketches\u003c\/i\u003e, was printed in 1783 followed by \u003ci\u003eSongs of Innocence\u003c\/i\u003e in 1789. The latter is arguably his most popular collection due to its vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529177108754,"sku":"9781513268521","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_92950ba6-0a72-42db-832c-a4897de96e45.jpg?v=1731342105","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/songs-of-innocence-and-songs-of-experience-9781513268521","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}