Songs of Innocence and Experience
1789-00-00
poem
By William Blake


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Synopsis

A collection of poetry which contrasts youth with old age.

History

First publication: Self published by Blake in 1789.

Review

Fun interspersed with wisdom and woe. A compilation juxtaposed against itself. The rhymes are witty, wise, and wonderful. The illustrations are dreamy and beautiful.


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We have the story in these editions:

Songs of Innocence and of Experience, slipcased, The Folio Society, 1992-00-00