"Songs of Innocence and of Experience"

"Songs of Innocence and of Experience" by William Blake is a poetic collection that explores two contrasting states of the human soul. "Innocence" reflects childhood, purity, and a sense of wonder, while "Experience" reveals the complexities, struggles, and darker realities of life. Blake uses these themes to comment on morality, societal injustice, and the loss of innocence as people grow. The collection encourages readers to consider how perspective and life’s experiences shape our understanding of the world, blending simple beauty with deeper social critique.