1. William Blake - The Lamb and the Tyger
During those years Blake spent most of his free time in reading and trying his hand in poetry. ... The word "contrary- had a very specific and important meaning for Blake. ... Poetry itself is a non-dualistic, holistic, it is invariably metaphorical, where the poet is the connection-man. The language and vision of poetry insists that the contraries are equally important and inseparable. ... It emphasizes how important the contraries are in life in general. ...
- Word Count: 2099
- Approx Pages: 8
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School