Songs of innocence

Songs of Innocence and Experience, cover illustrated by WB

Title page from William Blake's Songs of Innocence and of Experience, is collection of illustrated poems in which "Innocence" and "Experience" are definitions of consciousness that reimagine Milton's existential-mythic states of "Paradise" and "Fall". (Image source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

I was angry with my friend;/I told my wrath, my wrath did end./I was angry with my foe/I told it not, my—William Blake "A Poison Tree" poem & illustration

"Songs of Innocence" (1789) is William Blake's collection of lyrical poems which he illustrated himself, celebrating the true joy of innocence. It compliments his other collection, "Songs of Experience" (1794).

A unique edition of this rare and wonderful book reproducing Blake's own illumination and lettering from the finest existing example of the original work.

Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake, Hardback (ISBN: 9781529025859) Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library series

Songs of Innocence. | Songs of Innocence 2 | The Morgan Library & Museum

William Blake's The Tyger. So special, this is one of my top and all time favorite poems. Blake's writing and artwork is so different and beautiful.