The cistern contains: the fountain overflows.

William Blake

The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

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Author

William Blake

Source

The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

Medium

Poem

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

English

Time

1794 1790s 18th century

Occupation

Artist Poet Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Blake, William. "Proverbs of Hell." The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. c. 1794, I. 35.

Current Citation

Blake, William. "Proverbs of Hell." English Romantic Poetry: An Anthology. Edited by Stanley Appelbaum. Dover Publications, 1996, I. 35.

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I was angry with my friend;
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