"The Tyger" by William Blake - Recital

"The Tyger" by William Blake.

In this poem, Blake questions a god that could create something as violent and fierce as a tiger and in the same sweep create something as innocent and vulnerable as a lamb.

I like this poem because of its dystheistic undertone. A lot of authors battled these kinds of thoughts but were too afraid to speak out publicly in fear of religious reprisals. Blake was not one to hold back his views, and I greatly respect him for it.

Enjoy!

• Category

  People & Blogs

[brandfan001]

Lovely reading. You have the perfect voice for this kind of reading. I could listen to you read anything. Wonderful poem, wonderfully read. xx

[TheGrammarian]

Thank you for the kind words. =)

[brandfan001]

The words may be kind, but they're no less true. You have a beautiful voice. Thanks for the posting. xx

[TheGrammarian]

Such a charmer... =P

[brandfan001]

Wow I have never been called a charmer before. I've been called other things ending in 'er', but never that.

I wasn't saying it because of any ulterior motive. Just there is to much negativity on the internet and I think when one comes across something beautiful they should express their positive feelings about it, in the hope of countering said negativity.

I thought this poem, and your reading of it, deserved such recognition.

Sorry to go on. xx

[TheGrammarian]

I didn't mean to insinuate that you were being disingenuous at all. =)

I, too, agree there is too much negativity here, fucker. ;)

[dtrezen]

i'ts Simetrai!

[Korn1holio]

You need to get the timing right on the line with "symmetry". Also, it should be pronounced in archaic way ("sym-me-trai", like in word "try") to rhyme with the word "eye"

[yulaw3]

i thought his name was william blake RECTAL

[YAMANvlogs]

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

[TwoTube2]

It was an O.K. recital. The first verse you said "cemetery" instead of symmetry, and then the final verse you said "fareful" instead of fearful. The tone seemed too casual - you're describing a terrifying animal, the counterpoint to the innocent lamb of his previous poem, a dark and violent creature, but the way you deliver it is like a casual observation "Oh look, a cat, I like cats." :) So my suggestions would be to get all the words right, and try and capture the emotion of the poem.

[Leslie Amador]

the sideshow was a little much.

[BarstoolBlues33]

Ehh an mediocre reading and no better...sorry, but thanks for the effort anyway.

[Barristan Selmy]

"Does it mean...god didn't make the tyger?"

"Heh! Frank, god made everything. If he didn't make the tyger who did?"

"I dunno. Someone who don't make things like lambs."

[something111100]

did you think they were gonna be cute , it's meant to be scary , if you stick your hand in front of a tiger it's not going to lick it ,it's going to bite it off!!!, so you kinda asked a stupid question .....