"The Songs of Innocence and of Experience" is a collection of poems by the English poet William Blake, published in two parts in 1789 and 1794. The work explores the duality of human existence, contrasting the innocent perspective of childhood with the more complex and often harsh realities of adulthood. Each poem reflects themes of innocence, experience, and the loss of purity. The collection is divided into two sections: Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience. The first section celebrates the joys and simplicity of childhood, while the second delves into the darker aspects of life, such as oppression and societal corruption. Together, they provide a profound commentary on the human condition.