Poems (Vintage Classics)

William Blake is one of England? most fascinating writers; he was not only a groundbreaking poet, but also a painter, engraver, radical, and mystic. Although Blake was dismissed as an eccentric by his contemporaries, his powerful and richly symbolic poetry has been a fertile source of inspiration to the many writers and artists who have followed in his footsteps. In this collection Patti Smith brings together her personal favorites of Blake? poems, including the complete Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, to give a singular picture of this unique genius, whom she calls in her moving introduction ?he spiritual ancestor?of generations of poets.

Author: William Blake

Publisher: Vintage

Publication Date: Dec 13, 2016

Number of Pages: 192 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback/Poetry

ISBN-10: 1101973145

ISBN-13: 9781101973141