The six great Romantic poets represented in this concise collection – Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley and Keats – are those considered essential reading for anyone with an interest in the verse of the period.
- An essential selection of poetry by the six great Romantic poets.
- Ideal for general readers or for students taking short courses in Romanticism.
- Includes the whole of Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience.
- Gives readers a concise overview of Romantic poetry.
Series Editor's Preface.
Introduction.
Part I: William Blake (1757-1827):.
1. Songs of Innocence:.
Introduction.
The Shepherd.
The Echoing Green.
The Lamb.
The Little Black Boy.
The Blossom.
The Chimney Sweeper.
The Little Boy Lost.
The Little Boy Found.
Laughing Song.
A Cradle Song.
The Divine Image.
Holy Thursday.
Night.
Spring.
Nurse's Song.
Infant Joy.
A Dream.
On Another's Sorrow.
2. Songs of Experience:.
Introduction.
Earth's Answer.
The Clod and the Pebble.
Holy Thursday.
The Little Girl Lost.
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