The Selected Poems of William Blake

The Selected Poems of William Blake offers a curated anthology of the visionary poet’s most enduring works, spanning his career from the early lyrics of Poetic Sketches to the profound dualities in Songs of Innocence and Experience, and extending into prophetic epics like excerpts from Jerusalem and Milton. William Blake, a religious rebel and pioneer of Romanticism, explores themes of spirituality, innocence corrupted by societal forces, and the transcendent power of imagination, portraying a world where spirits reign and the mind unlocks divine realms. This collection captures his innovative verse—marked by mystical imagery and fierce critique of oppression—making it an ideal introduction for readers drawn to his influence on poets like Wordsworth, Coleridge, Yeats, and Ginsberg.