What is the symbolism of William Blake?
If you are asking what is the symbolism of Blake’s poetry, I can that one; however, it depends on the poem because Blake uses a range of symbols to represent his themes. Blake is considered one of the major poets of the Romantic Period (1785-1830), which is roughly around the time of the industrial period. Many of the poets who are now grouped under the “Romantics,” shared an idealistic view that the human spirit would prevail over the turmoil of that age, or any future age. Revolution was another common theme, and many critics believe that the poets at that time, particularly Blake, were prophets because their poetry often contained warnings about machines replacing a more agricultural lifestyle. If one were to choose a dominant theme for Blake, it might be the imaginative vision that surpasses the common experience. He once said that “all he knew was in the Bible,” and so spiritual themes and symbols are often found in his work. “The Lamb” and “The Tyger” are two of the most prominen
