The Tyger by William Blake

My reading of The Tyger by William Blake.

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[Ptbinstock]

The reader must have been in a hurry -- why would anyone race lifelessly through this poem?

[sabot96]

@Ptbinstock I was not in a hurry. This is exactly the way I wished to deliver it.

[FluidGenius]

I think in order to give this poem its due credit, you need to consider the intent of Blake. He was one of the first Londoners to see a tiger up close. He was utterly spellbound by the sight, and motivated to write this piece, to try and communicate how astounding the idea of god making both the lamb and the tiger was. He could not imagine the creator making both; unless possessed by some burning madness or passion. The reading must convey that wonder and astonishment.

[sabot96]

Thank you for your comment, but I disagree. My reading is exactly what needs to be done with these words. I simply deliver the words and let the listener take them in.

[6VampireHeart6]

@sabot96 I think you delivered it too fast, just my opinion. For someone who hasn't read it, you don't give him/her the time to let things sink in.

[BunnySpangle1]

Doesn't sound right to the English ear.

[FluidGenius]

@HealeysFable I appreciate your views. Many folks share your ideas. There is a very similar reference to what you're saying on Wikipedia. I disagree however, with your take on how common the spelling might have been. Other prominent contemporary authors used it, and it was still fairly popular for "naming" things. As for the other references, I think this poem, like a lot of Blake's work, is rife with metaphor. Well disguised at times, but there. I always enjoy hearing someone's take. =)

[HealeysFable]

@FluidGenius I believe their is more at work here than simply a physical Tiger. Note the spelling. Yes, it was used in Blakes time period, but it was still classed as Archaic. Perhaps the Tyger is a metaphor for the inate power + energy of a person. He lived through Two revolutions, The industrial and the French. "what the hammer, what the chain, in what furnace was thy brain?." The industrial revolution? Did he who make the lamb, make he? I am studying Blake Post Grad, trustme it delves Deeper

[YAMANvlogs]

i just made a project on this poem! i love it! I posted my vid on youtube :)

[sjf02]

@sabot96 Ahh, I wanted to removed my comment after I made it. Nah, mine wouldn't be better. I don't think I have a voice good for recording. Although, I do have fun reading it. I just got quiet into for the last 10 minutes.

[sabot96]

@sjf02 I welcome your reading of the poem. I am sure it would be much better.