Books by William Blake

William Blake's strikingly original poetic world of myth and mysticism continues to fascinate. This selection represents the full range of his accomplishments, from his haunting lyrics to his political works.

Volume 1 and 2 of a two-volume scholarly edition of the writings of William Blake. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.

'How can the bird that is born for joy / Sit in a cage and sing?'A selection of Blake's most haunting verse, including 'The Songs of Innocence and Experience'.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

'This is an excellent scholarly edition of one of Blake's most fascinating works, likely to become the defining text for generations to come.' Professor John Mee

The Second Edition of this revered Norton Critical Edition is the most comprehensive introduction to Blake's poetry and thought available.

This selection of Blake's work was commissioned in 1905 by the firm of George Routledge from W.B. Yeats. Yeats, one of the few poets comparable to Blake, prepared a unique selection of his poetic and prose writings.