Poems

3.9 avg 66 votes

About this book

William Blake is one of England’s most fascinating writers; he was not only a groundbreaking poet, but also 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. In this collection Patti Smith brings together her personal favorites of Blake’s poems, including the complete Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, to give a singular picture of this unique genius, whom she calls in her moving introduction “the spiritual ancestor” of generations of poets.

3.9 ★★★★☆ average of 3 sources · 66 votes
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Apple Books 4.0 66
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3.9/5 · 66 readers · 61 pages · ≈ 1 h 08 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Poems?

About ≈ 1 h 08 m — 61 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mPoems~1 h 08 m

How many pages is Poems?

61 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Poems61

What genre is Poems?

It sits on the Poetry shelves.

Is Poems in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in Poems?

The main characters include William Blake (1757-1827), Ambrose Philips (1674-1749), Virgil.

Where does Poems take place?

It takes place in 18th Century.

Who wrote Poems?

William Blake.

Where can I read Poems online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Time period 18th Century Characters William Blake (1757-1827)Ambrose Philips (1674-1749)Virgil
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