William blake innocence5/21/2023 In the background lies a placid pastoral landscape. They comfortably bask in the light, watching this scene play out. Within the tree, there are tiny angels and a piper. The words in turn echo the branches of the tree, suggesting that innocence and nature are connected. Next to them, a tree grows and encompasses the book’s title, its branches merging with the words. In the lower left corner, a woman sits holding a book- presumably The Book of Life- while two children eagerly kneel and take in the book. The cover page presents us with an innocent, mystical image of sorts. I then sat down and was greeted by Blake’s work. Wow, me, Miranda, a researcher? So fancy. I was slightly taken aback by this dignified title. When I ventured into the Special Collections Research Center to actually see the book itself, I was kindly greeted at the front desk.
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