Every page is a window open in Heaven hellip; interwoven designs companion the poems; and gold and yellow tints diffuse themselves over the page like summer clouds. The poems [of Song of Innocence] are the morning song of Blakes genius. - W.B. YeatsBlake sang of the ideal world; of the truth of the intellect; and of the divinity of imagination hellip; The only writer to have written songs for children with the soul of a child hellip; he holds; in my view; a unique position because he unites intellectual sharpness with mystic sentiment. - James JoyceSong of Innocence and of Experience is a rare and wonderful book; its seeming simplicity belying its visionary wisdom. Internationally recognised as a masterpiece of English literature; it also occupies a key position in the history of western art.This unique edition of the work allows Blake to communicate with his readers as he intended; reproducing Blakes own illumination and lettering from the finest existing example of the original work. In this way readers can experience the mystery and beauty of Blakes poems as he first created them; discovering for themselves the intricate webs of symbol and meaning that connects word and image.Each poem is accompanied by a literal transcription; and the volume is introduced by the renowned historian and critic; Richard Holmes. The poems are narrated by novelist and critic; Adam Mars-Jones.This beautiful edition of Song of Innocence and of Experience will be essential for those familiar with Blakes work; but also offers an ideal way into his visionary world for those encountering Blake for the first time.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Love this seriesBy Robert MarcheseI love this series. Ive read the Neil Young one; which was quite laconic and pedestrian to be honest. I also read the Bob Dylan one; which was; quite simply; the best book on Dylan Ive ever read - and Ive read a lot on Dylan!This particular book in Lennon is another fine addition in the series. Its mostly well written and very informative. I know a lot about Lennon and his music; but; like with the Dylan book; I learned a lot about the man and his music. Highly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Offer. Seller Highly RecommendedBy Joseph F. AbateGreat Offer. Seller Highly Recommended!!!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. InformativeBy Irving FaquaThis book was written well; informative and very easy to follow. Details of basically the albums and songs but some good tidbits of background info to link it all together.
