The Chimney Sweeper (Songs of Experience) Resources

William Blake page at Poets.org gives you the scoop on Mr. Chimney.

Tons of poems, and some great analysis of his work.

Read the former poet laureate's take on these masterpieces.

A website showing all versions of all of Blake's totally gorgeous illuminated books.

If you're in the mood for thorough, this site contains all the poems in both volumes.

British actor Toby Jones reads the poem with proper British flair.

For a dose of very un-Blakean chimney sweeping, enjoy yourself some Mary Poppins.

Musical version of the poem by The Roketa Project.

Here it is, Shmoopers, the title page for Songs of Innocence and Experience.

Here's a group of the young hard workers.

Strangely not on their graves, but nearby nevertheless.

This one's probably the most famous portrait of our poet.

This image ought to help your imagination.