Tag Archives: William Blake

Every Stone and Every Star a Tongue

By Robin Bates | Published: February 24, 2024

17th century poet Traherne as an early version of Green Gospel, a recent book by John Gatta.

By Robin Bates | Published: November 25, 2023

Blake calls out those who claim to be Christians while mistreating the poor.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 4, 2023

If you are a walker, read 17th century poet Thomas Traherne to deepen the experience.

By Robin Bates | Published: August 5, 2023

William Blake captures the true spirit of the Transfiguration in “Eternity.”

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By Robin Bates | Published: August 3, 2023

Blake and Sondheim both respect children’s need to explore far more than various book banners.

By Robin Bates | Published: April 10, 2023

“Oh to be in England now that April’s here”–and not in Italy, with its gaudy melon flowers!

By Robin Bates | Published: August 10, 2022

In “School Boy,” the idea of going to school in summer appalls Blake. He’d be horrified at American start times.

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By Robin Bates | Published: June 18, 2022

For Father’s Day, here are a couple of God the father poems.

By Robin Bates | Published: February 13, 2022

The LA Rams won the Super Bowl, bringing Chaucer’s Miller to mind.