One of Blakes most inspired creations; "The Tyger" mingles the lyric and mystical in an exquisite union. Now you can experience the beauty of this and other poems the way Blake intended them mdash; with his own hand-colored illustrations giving them visual form.This facsimile edition of one of Blakes celebrated "Illuminated Books" reproduces a collection of calligraphed poems; each enclosed in a masterful full-color illustration. Twenty-six plates reprinted from a rare 1826 etched edition include "London;" "A Little Boy Lost;" "Holy Thursday;" The Voice of the Ancient Bard;" and other immortal verse. To enhance reading; the texts of all the poems are transcribed separately; following the plates.Dynamic designs and simplicity of language convey Blakes vision of mankind and his condemnation of a wealthy society insensitive to poverty and unhappiness. Moreover; its universal themes make Songs of Experience just as poignant and profound today. Lovers of literature and fine art will want to add this faithful; inexpensive facsimile of an immortal classic to their libraries.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. DisappointingBy Princess JadeA waste of money. I thought that this book included selections from the beginning to the current time frame of the comics existence. Instead; it shows a few portions of the comics from the late 1980s - early 1990s.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GreatBy AlI really like this one!Ive been reading Lyman for years. I liked how Greg was adding notes with the drawings.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Love LuannBy Shelly RobbinsI love Luann! It brings me back to the days when I was a teenage girl. How I felt and what I went through. I was 13 back in 78 and I can say...That Greg Evans knows the teenage girl well.