William Blake
William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker born in 1757 in London. He is often regarded as one of the seminal figures of the Romantic Age, celebrated for his unique artistic vision and profound spiritual insights. Blake's work often combined vivid imagery with deep philosophical and mystical themes, reflecting his belief in the interconnectedness of all life. His most famous collections, such as "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," offer a dual perspective on the human condition, exploring innocence and the darker aspects of existence through lyrical poetry and striking illustrations.
Despite being largely unrecognized during his lifetime, Blake's influence has grown significantly over the centuries, inspiring countless artists, writers, and thinkers. His works invite readers to delve into a world where imagination reigns supreme, and the boundaries between reality and the spiritual dissolve. As you explore Blake's poetry and art in this app, you'll encounter a rich tapestry of thought and creativity that continues to resonate today. Enjoy your journey through his enchanting universe!
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
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William Blake
The work was composed between 1790 and 1793, in the period of radical foment and political conflict immediately after the French Revolution.…
Songs of Innocence and Experience
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William Blake
William Blake’s volume of poetry entitled Songs of Innocence and Experience is the embodiment of his belief that innocence and experience we…
Poems of William Blake
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William Blake
Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul are two books of poetry by the English poet and pain…
Jerusalem - The Emanation of the Giant Albion
Read by Nick Duncan
William Blake
The epic poem Jerusalem was in Blake's own opinion his masterpiece. It is the last of the great prophetic books. Originally produced as an e…
The Tiger
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William Blake
LibriVox volunteers bring you twelve different recordings of The Tiger, by William Blake. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of…
Milton: a Poem
Read by Brian Russell Graham
William Blake
Milton: a Poem is an epic poem by William Blake, written and illustrated between 1804 and 1810. Its hero is John Milton, who returns from he…
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (version 2)
Read by P. J. Taylor
William Blake
"The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom."The Marriage of Heaven & Hell is William Blake’s masterpiece – a piously bl…
The First Book of Urizen
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William Blake
The Book of Urizen is one of the major prophetic books of the English poet William Blake, illustrated by Blake's own plates. It was original…
The Garden of Love
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William Blake
William Blake was an English poet, painter and printmaker. Largely unrecognized during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figur…
Jerusalem to Revelations - A Quartet of Spiritual Explorations
Read by Tony Addison
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A Four Quartets for the End of Time, these works stretch from the death and rebirth of a living land, England/Albion, to the death of the wo…
Jerusalem
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William Blake
LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 recordings of Jerusalem by William Blake. This was the fortnightly poetry project for November 30th, 2008.
The Voice of the Ancient Bard
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William Blake
LibriVox volunteers bring you six different readings of The Voice of the Ancient Bard, by William Blake. This is a weekly poetry project. (…
Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 2)
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William Blake
"Innocence" and "Experience" are definitions of consciousness that rethink Milton's existential-mythic states of "P…
Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 3)
Read by Thomas A. Copeland
William Blake
The short, simple lines of these delicate poems resemble song lyrics, emphasizing the concrete but hinting at transcendent realities, althou…
The Sky Is An Immortal Tent Built By The Sons Of Los
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William Blake
LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 recordings of The Sky Is An Immortal Tent Built By The Sons Of Los by William Blake.This was the Weekly Poe…