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One of the most celebrated poets in the English language, William Blake crafted visions of Heaven, Hell, God, and Apocalypse. Effortlessly leaping from philosophy, to nursery rhymes, to mystic visions, Blake left a body of work that still puzzles scholars, and thrills listeners. So sit beside William Blake, and let him tell you of the Tyger, the Lamb, and the Everlasting Gospel.

Immerse yourself in the profound duality of human experience as we explore the enduring themes found in the works of William Blake. This podcast delves into the contrasting realms of innocence and experience, inviting listeners to reflect on the joys of childhood and the complexities of adult life. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rich tapestry of poetry that captures the beauty of the natural world, the innocence of youth, and the harsh realities of existence. Through Blake's visionary lens, we navigate the interplay between light and dark, love and loss, and ...

William Blake (1757 - 1827) war wohl einer der mystischsten Maler und Dichter seiner Zeit. Von seinen Zeitgenossen abgelehnt, fand er erst später Anerkennung - insbesondere in der modernen Kultur. Hier sind 19 seiner Lieder der Unschuld und Lieder der Erfahrung versammelt, darunter: Zum Anfang, Das Lamm, Der Kaminfeger, Freude des Kindes, Vom Leid der Anderen, Gründonnerstag, Der Tiger, London, Der Garten der Liebe und viele mehr.

Amerika, Gegenwart. Timothy Blake ist ein genialer Profiler und steht als inoffizieller FBI-Mitarbeiter auf keiner Gehaltsliste. Er hat nämlich ein geheimes Laster und wird nicht mit Geld entlohnt, sondern mit etwas, das seine dunklen Triebe befriedigt. Als Blake mit seiner neuen Partnerin Special Agent Reese Thistle eine heikle Geldübergabe einfädelt, geht die Sache schief: In einem gestohlenen Wagen finden sie eine Schaufensterpuppe mit einer menschlichen Niere darin. Blake, der sein finsteres Geheimnis sorgsam hüten muss, gerät unter Verdacht.

Poet, artist, visionary and author of the unofficial English national anthem 'Jerusalem', William Blake is an archetypal misunderstood genius. In this radical new biography, we return to a world of riots, revolutions and radicals, discuss movements from the Levellers of the sixteenth century to the psychedelic counterculture of the 1960s, and explore the latest discoveries in neurobiology, quantum physics and comparative religion to look afresh at Blake's life and work—and, crucially, his mind. 

Named a BOOK OF THE YEAR by The Times and Sunday Times, New Statesman, Spectator, Prospect, and New Yorker. ‘Undoubtedly Hoare’s masterpiece’ Olivia Laing ‘Queer in all senses of the word’ Neil Tennant ‘A life-changing book’ Robert Douglas Fairhurst, The Times ‘Fabulously...

“To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour.” —from “Auguries of Innocence” At the end of his life, William Blake gave up hope of being widely understood, but the twentieth century brought his work a...

"Poems of William Blake" includes: "Songs of Innocence", "Songs of Experience" and "The Book of Thel". All three are volumes of poetry by the English poet and painter, William Blake. "The Book of Thel" is a poem by William Blake, dated 1789 and probably worked on in the period 1788 to 1790. It was illustrated by his own plates, and is relatively short and easy to understand, compared to his later prophetic works. The metre is a fourteen syllable line.

An anthology of over 60 classic love poems, read by some of our finest actors. Love has always been the supreme inspiration for poets, whether romantic or platonic, reciprocated or unrequited. This collection contains a range of the very best love poems, including Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress", Keats' "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" and Byron's "So We'll Go No More A-Roving" - as well as several sonnets from the master himself, William Shakespeare.

Milton a Poem is a captivating epic by William Blake, crafted between 1804 and 1810, featuring the legendary John Milton. This remarkable work unfolds as Milton descends from heaven to join forces with Blake, delving into the intricate bond between contemporary writers and their literary forebears. On his earthly journey, Milton embraces his feminine counterpart, Ololon, as they navigate the profound themes of unity—blending the realms of the living and the dead, the internal and external, as well as the masculine and feminine. Join this transformative exploration toward an apocalyptic union...

A delightful collection of classic poems that will delight young and old alike, including: "How Beauty Contrived to Get Square with the Beast" by Guy Wetmore Carryl, "How Little Red Riding Hood Contrived to Be Eaten" by Guy Wetmore Carryl, "How Rudeness and Kindness Were Justly Rewarded" by Guy Wetmore Carryl, "If No One Ever Marries Me" by Lawrence Alma TademaI’m, "Nobody, Who Are You?" by Emily Dickinson, "Lochinvar" by Sir Walter Scott, "The Akond of Swat" by Edward Lear, and more.

Milton: a Poem is an epic poem by William Blake, written and illustrated between 1804 and 1810. Its hero is John Milton, who returns from heaven and unites with Blake to explore the relationship between living writers and their predecessors. While on earth, Milton also unites with his feminine aspect, Ololon. The poem describes progress toward the apocalyptic union of living and dead, internal and external reality, and male and female. (Summary from Wikipedia).

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.

Discover the heartbeat of American poetry through 101 Great American Poems — a carefully curated collection that spans centuries of voices. From the reflective verses of Anne Bradstreet to the bold rhythms of Langston Hughes, this anthology captures the soul of a nation through themes of love, loss, freedom, and hope. Tracing a journey from Puritan resolve to the artistic fervor of the Harlem Renaissance, these poems invite readers to explore America's evolving identity across generations and genres.

Inspired by William Blake's work, Nancy Willard has written a book of magical poems about life at an imaginary inn, run by none other than William Blake himself.

Eine Meditation von Andrew Blake. Dies ist ein Auszug aus dem Hörbuch: "YOU! Endlich Glücklich - The Best of"...

This wide-ranging collection gathers together the major poems of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, his children Hartley, Derwent, and Sara, his nephew Henry Nelson, his grandchildren Christabel Rose and Ernest Hartley, and his great-great-niece Mary—in all, 201 poems (plus one by the family friend...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity's time people couldn't read and texts couldn't be published in any great number.

Dictionaries summon up many words, but none fulfill. Love itself is often ethereal, felt but only seen in a glance, a look, a fleeting touch. Part of love’s beauty is perhaps in the fact that the question never can be adequately answered; it's ephemeral, a chimera of the heart and only felt. Our own experiences are unique and personal to ourselves and of little help defining it for another.

Classic Poems for Boys comprises a delightfully varied set of over 20 poems for 5- to 10-year olds. From rousing favorites like Felicia Dorothea Hemans’ "Casabianca" and John Keats’ "A Song About Myself", to dreamy, thoughtful poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Rudyard Kipling, this is a collection to be treasured.