Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake

Songs of Innocence and of Experience

William Blake

78 pages first pub 1794 (editions)

fiction classics poetry reflective fast-paced
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William Blake's sexually charged, gloriously anarchic poems mesmerise modern minds. This new edition of Songs of Innocence and of Experience showcases him at his best, while Nigel Nelson's perceptive introduction offers fresh and surprising insigh...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 38%
challenging 32%
inspiring 24%
dark 21%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 18%
sad 14%
mysterious 13%
relaxing 9%
informative 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 24%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 81% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

N/A: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

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3.91

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