If you read a poem and feel moved by it, but then find out it was actually written by a computer, would you feel differently about the experience? Would you think that the computer had expressed itself and been creative, or would you...

The video explores the thematic concerns of authority in William Blake's Songs of Innocence and of Experience. It contrasts the nurturing and protective authority figures in Innocence with the oppressive and restrictive figures in...

"The Tiger" and "The Lamb" are two contrasting poems by William Blake that explore different perspectives on God and the world. While "The Tiger" questions the ferocity and contradictions of God's creation, "The Lamb" portrays God as a...

William Blake, a visionary poet and artist, experienced profound encounters with angels, demons, and spiritual beings, which he expressed through his poetry with unwavering conviction. His work challenges conventional perceptions of...

Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake is a poetic masterpiece that delves into the contrasting states of the human soul. Through two collections published in 1789 and 1794, Blake explores themes of innocence and...

The revolutionary spirit of William Blake comes through clearly in his iconic collection, Songs of Innocence and of Experience. With his seemingly simple nursery rhymes, Blake challenges authority, questions the church and monarchy, and...

Pupil outcome: I can perform the poem ‘The Tyger’ by William Blake. Key learning points: - ‘The Tyger’ is a fixed verse poem; each verse has a rhyme scheme of AABB & a clear syllable pattern when reading aloud. - Understanding a poem,...

Pupil outcome: I can explain why and how William Blake took a stand against child labour. Key learning points: - The Industrial Revolution created great wealth and great poverty. - Young children were used to sweep the chimneys of houses...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Blake presents internal conflict in this poem. Key learning points: - Taken from Blake's 'Songs of Experience', the poem helps children understand the negative world they live in. - 'A Poison Tree'...

This video is an analysis of William Blake’s poem “Tyger” from the Songs of Experience with an emphasis on narrative voice and narrative distance. <br/>

This video is the case for William Blake. I didn’t always have a way into the study of Blake, but a sculpture outside of the British Library gave me a path better understand and love the colorful prints of William Blake.