In "The Lamb" by blake, what does "Making all the vales rejoice" mean, specifically, what is a vale

Question

In "The Lamb" by blake, what does "Making all the vales rejoice" mean, specifically, what is a vale

Answer 1

Vale is a poetic word for valley. Here Blake wants the valleys to ring with happiness.

Answer 2

Usually, a vale is another word for a valley.... but in poetry, 'vale' often refers to, or is used metaphorically to represent, the world, or mortal or earthly life:  "...this vale of tears..."

In light of this, Blake is using the second definition here..... suggesting all life rejoices or is made happy.

Hope this helps!

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