Songs of Innocence and Experience Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul, 1789-1794

by ;
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1977-10-27
Publisher(s): Oxford University Press
List Price: $21.99

Buy New

Usually Ships in 5-7 Business Days
$21.97

Buy Used

In Stock
$16.49

Rent Book

Select for Price
There was a problem. Please try again later.

eBook

We're Sorry
Not Available

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

Here is a beautifully illustrated edition of Blake's classic poems. The text of each poem is given in letterpress on the page facing the color plate, and a brief commentary by Sir Geoffrey Keynes on each poem follows. It is printed on paper especially manufactured to match the tint of that used by Blake.

Table of Contents

Publisher's Note 6(1)
Introduction 7(9)
Sir Geoffrey Keynes
The Illuminated Plates
between pages 16-125(109)
A Divine Image (supplementary monochrome plate)
125
Pl. 1 Combined Title-page
Commentary page 131(1)
Pls. 2-3 Frontispiece & Title-page: SONGS OF INNOCENCE
131(1)
Pl. 4 Introduction
132(1)
Pl. 5 The Shepherd
133(1)
Pls. 6-7 The Ecchoing Green
133(1)
Pl. 8 The Lamb
134(1)
Pls. 9-10 The Little Black Boy
134(1)
Pl. 11 The Blossom
135(1)
Pl. 12 The Chimney Sweeper
136(1)
Pl. 13 The Little Boy Lost
136(1)
Pl. 14 The Little Boy Found
136(1)
Pl. 15 Laughing Song
137(1)
Pls. 16-17 A Cradle Song
137(1)
Pl. 18 The Divine Image
138(1)
Pl. 19 Holy Thursday
139(1)
Pls. 20-21 Night
139(1)
Pls. 22-23 Spring
140(1)
Pl. 24 Nurse's Song
140(1)
Pl. 25 Infant Joy
140(1)
Pl. 26 A Dream
141(1)
Pl. 27 On Anothers Sorrow
141(1)
Pls. 28-29 Frontispiece & Title-page: SONGS OF EXPERIENCE
142-143(1)
Pl. 30 Introduction
143(1)
Pl. 31 Earth's Answer
144(1)
Pl. 32 The Clod & the Pebble
144(1)
Pl. 33 Holy Thursday
144(1)
Pls. 34-36 The Little Girl Lost & The Little Girl Found
145(1)
Pl. 37 The Chimney Sweeper
146(1)
Pl. 38 Nurses Song
146(1)
Pl. 39 The Sick Rose
147(1)
Pl. 40 The Fly
147(1)
Pl. 41 The Angel
148(1)
Pl. 42 The Tyger
148(1)
Pl. 43 My Pretty Rose Tree: Ah! Sun-flower: The Lilly
149(1)
Pl. 44 The Garden of Love
150(1)
Pl. 45 The Little Vagabond
150(1)
Pl. 46 London
150(1)
Pl. 47 The Human Abstract
151(1)
Pl. 48 Infant Sorrow
151(1)
Pl. 49 A Poison Tree
152(1)
Pl. 50 A Little Boy Lost
152(1)
Pl. 51 A Little Girl Lost
153(1)
Pl. 52 To Tirzah
154(1)
Pl. 53 The School-Boy
154(1)
Pl. 54 The Voice of the Ancient Bard
155

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.