"The Blossom and the Pillar of Fire"

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This paper examines William Blake's use of imagery, his comparison of fire and blossoms, the biblical themes and symbolism in his poetry, and the importance of the visual surroundings of the text.

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"Blake's Songs of Innocence are in many cases far from innocent. They are very aptly placed as a precursor to the Songs of Experience, for in many of them one sees the transition between experience and innocence. This is especially true in the poem "The Blossom," which in some editions serves as a transitional piece. In this poem, the illustrations mesh with the text to provide a beautiful and haunting narrative not so much regarding a fall from grace as a pilgrimage to experience."

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