One of the most outstanding English poets of this epoch was William Blake (1757 - 1827), who painted his visions both in words and in pictures Blake, inspired by songs for children, is mostly known for his two early collections, The Songs of Innocence and The Songs of Experience. ... In this essay I will try to look at one of his poems, The Lamb which a consider to be of great significance from different aspects: firstly I will try to place it in the context of innocence based on the collection of songs, then try to explore the religious hints in the poem and finally, since the poems in the S...

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It is a delicacy of God's innocence and it sings as if to the rhythm of God. ... When talking about songs of innocence as title implies, the views offered in these songs about religion are very innocent and naive. In these songs Blake shows us the world through children's eyes. The view of religion he gives us in Songs of Innocence is no different. ... This nice, naive view of religion is seen throughout the Songs of Innocence, for here in this childhood fantasy God is merciful and kind, and will free these poor children from the miserable reality of their lives. ...

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