Songs of Innocence and Experience, With Other Poems [Ed. by R.H. Shepherd]

Songs of Innocence and Experience is one of the most celebrated collections of poetry in English literature. First published in 1789, it explores the themes of childhood, innocence, and the corrupting influence of experience. This edition, edited by RH Shepherd, includes additional poems and provides valuable insights into the creative process of the author. Filled with haunting and beautiful verse, this collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the poetry of William Blake.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.