William Blake was a poet, painter, engraver, and mystic--a combination that makes his works compelling and unforgettable. He was born on November 28, 1757. William Blake is well-known as the author of Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience.

In The Voice of the Ancient Bard, William Blake writes:

"Youth of delight! come hither
And see the opening morn,
Image of Truth new-born.
Doubt is fled, and clouds of reason,
Dark disputes and artful teazing.
Folly is an endless maze;
Tangled roots perplex her ways;
How many have fallen there!
They stumble all night over bones of the dead;
And feel--they know not what but care;
And wish to lead others, when they should be led."

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