- William Blake was a famous Romantic poet known for his powerful poem "London"
- The poem reflects the social and political upheaval during the industrial revolution
- Blake uses literary devices like repetition and rhyme to highlight themes of suffering and oppression
- The poem describes the suffering and misery of the city's inhabitants, including children and soldiers
- "London" provides a poignant critique of societal and political issues of the time, revealing Blake's disapproval of organized religion and societal influence of the industrial revolution
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