William Blake

William Blake
William Blake (1757–1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker, known for his visionary works and contributions to both literature and art. His most famous poetry collections include "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience," where he explored themes of innocence, spirituality, and social criticism. Blake was also a skilled engraver, often combining his poetry with intricate illustrations, such as in his epic poems "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" and "Jerusalem." Despite limited recognition during his lifetime, Blake is now regarded as one of the most important figures of the Romantic movement, celebrated for his originality and mystical imagination.

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INTRODUCTION    Piping down the valleys wild,     Piping songs of pleasant glee,   On a cloud I saw a child,     And he laughing said to me:    "Pipe a song about a Lamb!"     So I piped with merry cheer.   "Piper, pipe that song again;"     So I piped: he wept to hear.    "Drop thy pipe, thy happy pipe;     Sing thy songs of happy... more...