The “Introduction” to Songs of Innocence is a short poem about a piper. This article addresses one particular feature that has not been thoroughly considered: the significance of the piper’s pipe. Examining the instrument and its role throws fresh light on the poem.
Blake/An Illustrated Quarterly is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal devoted to William Blake (1757–1827)—the British poet, artist, and engraver—and his circle. We publish articles, notes, and book reviews, as well as several annual features: a review of sales of works by Blake and his followers, and checklists of publications and discoveries, music, and exhibitions.
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When the Blakes lived on South Molton Street, who were their neighbors? Angus Whitehead goes door to door.
