"The Tyger" is a poem written by William Blake that explores the nature of creation and existence through questioning the origins and characteristics of a tiger. It delves into themes such as good versus evil, beauty versus violence, and the complexity of the natural world.
Romantic Poetry: Poems written during the Romantic period characterized by an emphasis on emotion, individualism, and imagination.
Speaker: The voice or persona in a poem who communicates with the reader.
Imagery: The use of vivid language and sensory details to create mental images in a literary work.
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