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Book SynopsisNICHOLAS MARSH was formerly teacher of English at Francis Holland School in Regent's Park, London, UK. He is the author of How to Begin Studying English Literature, now in its third edition, and several other titles in the Analysing Texts series, of which he is the General Editor.
Trade Review'Lucid and perceptive, Marsh's new edition of his valuable study brilliantly restores to readers and students alike the depth and brightness of Blake's genius.' - John Blades, formerly atUniversity of Leeds, UK.
Table of ContentsGeneral Editor's Preface A Note on Editions and Technical Terms PART I: ANALYSING WILLIAM BLAKE'S POETRY Introduction Innocence and Experience Nature in the Songs, and Towards the Prophetic Books Society and its Ills Sexuality, the Selfhood and Self-Annihilation PART II: THE CONTEXT AND THE CRITICS Blake's Life and Works A Sample of Critical Views Further Reading Index.
