Poems: Introduction by Patti Smith

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Product ID:	9780099511632
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	Poems
Subtitle:	Introduction by Patti Smith
Authors:	Author: William Blake
Page Count:	192
Subjects:	Poetry by individual poets, Poetry by individual poets
Description:	Select Guide Rating William Blake is one of Britain's most fascinating writers, who, as well as being a groundbreaking poet, is also well known as a painter, engraver, radical and mystic. This collection brings together a selection of Blake's poems, including the poems: "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience", to give a singular picture of this unique genius. ''Those who control their passions do so because their passions are weak enough to be controlled'' William Blake Patti Smith introduces her favourite selection of Blake''s poems, including the complete poems from Songs of Innocence and of Experience. William Blake is one of Britain''s most fascinating writers, who, as well as being a groundbreaking poet, is also well known as 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.
Imprint Name:	Vintage Classics
Publisher Name:	Vintage Publishing
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2007-11-01

Weight	142 g
Dimensions	197 × 130 × 13 mm