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Revision. The appearance of the Romantic Revival was marked by a strong protest against the bondage of Classicism, by a recognition of passion and emotion, and by a renewed interest in medieval literature. William Blake & London. Early Life. Thomas Paine and William Godwin
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Revision • The appearance of the Romantic Revival was marked by a strong protest against the bondage of Classicism, by a recognition of passion and emotion, and by a renewed interest in medieval literature.
Early Life • Thomas Paine and William Godwin • French Revolution (July 14,1789) • Blake’s first collection of poems: Poetical Sketches
Rhythm • Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are.
Collections of Blake’s Short Lyrics • Songs of Experience(1794) • Songs of Innocence(1789)
Collection of Blake’s Long Poems • Prophecies
London • I wander thro’ each charter’d street, Near where the charter’d Thames does flow, And mark in every face I meet Marks of weakness,marks of woe. • In every cry of every Man, In every Infant’s cry of fear, In every voice, in every ban, The mind-forg’d manacles I hear. • How the Chimney-sweeper’s cry Every black’ning Church appalls; And the hapless Soldier’s sigh Runs in blood down Palace walls. • But most thro’midnight streets I hear How the youthful Harlot’s curse Blasts the new born Infant’s tear, And blights with plagues the Marriage hearse.
Questions for Discussion • 1.What is the rhythm pattern and the rhyme scheme of the poem? • 2.What do you think of the setting of the poem? • 3.What does the poet see and hear in the midnight London street?
Homework • 1.Discuss the linguistic features of the poem. • 2.How do you think the “anvil music” is brought about in the poem?