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Beschreibung
William 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 Songs of Innocence and of Experience, on the surface so simple, are laden with mysteries that seem to deepen on every reading.

In this book, aimed at A Level and undergraduate students, Brendan Cooper explores the subtleties and contradictions of the Songs, avoiding formulaic readings by asking key questions about Blake¿s life and art. What are the Songs about? What does Blake mean by «Innocence» and «Experience»? Why are they called «Songs»? Was Blake a genius, or a madman?

This engaging and accessible introduction to Blake¿s work will help students to navigate its complexities and develop their own critical responses to the text.
William 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 Songs of Innocence and of Experience, on the surface so simple, are laden with mysteries that seem to deepen on every reading.

In this book, aimed at A Level and undergraduate students, Brendan Cooper explores the subtleties and contradictions of the Songs, avoiding formulaic readings by asking key questions about Blake¿s life and art. What are the Songs about? What does Blake mean by «Innocence» and «Experience»? Why are they called «Songs»? Was Blake a genius, or a madman?

This engaging and accessible introduction to Blake¿s work will help students to navigate its complexities and develop their own critical responses to the text.
Über den Autor
Brendan Cooper read English at Downing College, Cambridge, where he also completed a PhD in American Literature. He is the author of Dark Airs: John Berryman and the Spiritual Politics of Cold War American Poetry (2009), as well as numerous articles and chapters on twentieth-century American and British literature. He is presently Head of English at Eton College.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

CONTENTS: What Are the Songs About? - The Meaning of «Innocence» in the Songs - The Meaning of «Experience» in the Songs - Nature and the Pastoral - The Role of Childhood - Blake's Visual Images - Why Are They Called «Songs»? - Could Blake Spell? - Was Blake a Romantic Poet? - Was Blake a Genius or a Madman?

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Genre: Allg. & vergl. Sprachwissenschaft, Importe
Rubrik: Sprachwissenschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781787072206
ISBN-10: 1787072207
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 707220
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Cooper, Brendan
Auflage: 1. Auflage
Hersteller: Peter Lang
Peter Lang Ltd. International Academic Publishers
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Lang, Peter GmbH, Gontardstr. 11, D-10178 Berlin, r.boehm-korff@peterlang.com
Maße: 225 x 150 x 8 mm
Von/Mit: Brendan Cooper
Erscheinungsdatum: 30.06.2017
Gewicht: 0,184 kg
Artikel-ID: 109443707

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