Image of Childhood in Some of Blake's Poems

Abstract

One of the Romantic poets who devotes a notable area for childhood in his
poetry is William Blake. He does not look at childhood as a golden period
of his life like other Romantic poets. Instead, he tests this period through
other children whom he sees and observes. In this sense, he looks at this
subject objectively. As a result, he depicts children in different moods and
conditions. He also attributes the different moods of children to different
situations, persons, and institutions. He, sometimes, identifies himself with
the children's life, now as a victim now as a saviour. Hence, Blake is sincere
in this field. He glorifies the children's happiness and gives indirect
solutions for their sufferings.