{"product_id":"william-blakes-songs-of-innocence-of-e","title":"William Blakes Songs Of Innocence \u0026 Of E By Cooper, Brendan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam Blake (1757–1827) is one of the most significant figures in the history of English poetry. He is also one of the most mysterious, most challenging, and most frequently misunderstood. His \u003cem\u003eSongs of Innocence and of Experience\u003c\/em\u003e, on the surface so simple, are laden with mysteries that seem to deepen on every reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, aimed at A Level and undergraduate students, Brendan Cooper explores the subtleties and contradictions of the \u003cem\u003eSongs\u003c\/em\u003e, avoiding formulaic readings by asking key questions about Blake’s life and art. What are the \u003cem\u003eSongs\u003c\/em\u003e about? What does Blake mean by «Innocence» and «Experience»? Why are they called «Songs»? Was Blake a genius, or a madman?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging and accessible introduction to Blake’s work will help students to navigate its complexities and develop their own critical responses to the text.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57555515670910,"sku":"NW9781787072206","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781787072206.jpg?v=1783211895","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/william-blakes-songs-of-innocence-of-e","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}