Blake: Poems Edited by Peter Washington
Blake: Poems Edited by Peter Washington is a beautifully crafted hardcover volume published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on October 18, 1994. This edition presents a selection of the most essential poems by William Blake, showcasing his multifaceted talents as a poet, painter, engraver, and mystic. The collection includes notable works such as Songs of Innocence, Songs of Experience, and selections from The Prophetic Books, along with an index of first lines, reflecting Blake’s enduring influence on literature and art.
Readers will find a rich array of Blake’s poetry, characterized by its powerful symbolism and innovative style. This edition not only highlights his significant contributions to European poetry but also emphasizes the depth of his artistic vision. The book is printed on acid-free cream-colored paper and features high-quality production elements, including decorative endpapers and a silk ribbon marker, making it a noteworthy addition to any poetry collection. With 288 pages, this volume invites readers to explore the profound themes and ideas that have inspired generations.
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This gorgeous hardcover volume collects the most essential poems of William Blake and demonstrates the enduring brilliance of his work.
William Blake is one of England’s most fascinating writers; he was not only a groundbreaking poet, but also a painter, engraver, radical, and mystic. Although Blake was dismissed as an eccentric by his contemporaries, his powerful and richly symbolic poetry has been a fertile source of inspiration to the many writers and artists who have followed in his footsteps.
Blake: Poems contains a wide selection of Blake’s work, including Songs of Innocence, Songs of Experience, poems from Blake’s Ms. book, poems from The Prophetic Books, and an index of first lines.
Everyman’s Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, European-style half-round spines, and a jewel-toned jacket.
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