Class with Mason: School of Literary Studies

"Infant Sorrow" by William Blake presents a poignant exploration of the vulnerability and helplessness of a newborn child. Through vivid i…

"The Human Abstract" by William Blake is a thought-provoking poem that delves into themes of human nature, morality, and the complexities …

"LONDON" by William Blake is a powerful poem that serves as a social critique of the conditions and injustices faced by the people of Lond…

"The Little Vagabond" by William Blake is a poem that criticizes the hypocrisy and moral rigidity of the church while advocating for a mor…

In "The Garden of Love" by William Blake, the poet presents a critique of institutionalized religion and its impact on human emotions, des…

In "Ah Sunflower" by William Blake, the poet presents a symbolic exploration of human longing, mortality, and the quest for a higher exist…

In "My Pretty Rose Tree" by William Blake, the poet presents a contrasting exploration of desire, jealousy, and choices. Through the image…

In "The Little Boy Found" by William Blake, the poet presents a poignant narrative that contrasts feelings of loss and abandonment with th…

In "The Little Boy Lost" by William Blake, the poet paints a poignant scene of a child's vulnerability and the yearning for guidance a…

In "The Angel" by William Blake, the poet presents a reflective and melancholic exploration of the fleeting nature of youth, innocence, an…

In "The Fly" by William Blake, the poet presents a contemplation on the interconnectedness of life and mortality. Through the imagery of a…

In "The Sick Rose" by William Blake, the poet presents a brief yet evocative exploration of love, destruction, and the vulnerability of in…

In "Nurse’s Song" from William Blake's Songs of Experience , the poet presents a reflective and poignant portrayal of the passage of t…

In "The Chimney Sweeper" by William Blake, the poet offers a poignant portrayal of the harsh realities faced by young chimney sweepers dur…

In "The Clod and the Pebble" by William Blake, the poet presents a thought-provoking exploration of contrasting perspectives on love. Thro…

In "Earth's Answer," William Blake presents a passionate and rebellious response from the Earth itself, reflecting the tension between…

In "A Dream," William Blake crafts a vivid and symbolic portrayal of a dreamer's emotional journey and the guidance offered by nature&…

In "Infant Joy," William Blake delicately captures the essence of newborn innocence and the simple joys of life. Through the voice of an i…

In "Nurse's Song," William Blake crafts a charming and contemplative scene that juxtaposes the innocent joy of children's play wit…