The Angel Islington

"The Angel Islington" is a poem by William Blake, featuring a character named Angel Islington, who symbolizes idealism and moral integrity. The angel initially desires to pursue justice and goodness but becomes disillusioned after experiencing life's hardships. The poem explores themes of innocence, experience, and the loss of idealism, illustrating how exposure to life's challenges can diminish one's youthful aspirations. It offers a reflective meditation on the tension between moral ideals and worldly realities, emphasizing the complex journey from innocence to experience.