大学英语课件william blake.ppt

Blake’s Poetic Credos The whole temper of Blake’s genius is essentially opposed to the classical tradition of that age. He identifies classicism with formalism. As he puts it, the writers of the classical school “knew enough of artifice, but little of art”. * * William Blake (1757-1827) William Blake A symbolist as well as a mystic poet Blake’s lyrical poetry displays the characteristics of the romantic spirit, according to which natural sentiment and individuality are essential to literary creation. In Songs of Innocence, Blake expresses his delight in life, even in the face of sorrow and suffering. The world is seen through the child’s imagination. Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Jesus Christ identifies himself with a lamb. Songs of Experiences reflects Blake’s gloomy outlook on life. The poet was conscious of “some blind hand” crushing the life of man, as man crushes the fly. An illustration to “The Chimney Sweeper” Tyger! Tyger! Burning bright *