First published in 1794 as part of his 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' collection, William Blake's poem 'London' explores the cruel and harsh realities of poverty during George III's reign.
The poem 'London' is part of the Power and Conflict collection studied on the AQA GCSE literature syllabus. The video is a helpful study tool, illustrating the imagery and themes within the poem alongside the text.
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