In his poem 'London', William Blake crafted a bleak vision of the city he loved | Aeon Videos
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In his poem 'London,' Blake reveals the deep scars of everyday suffering that industrialization has etched into the faces of the city's inhabitants, reflecting a profound connection to his environment.
Puschak highlights how Blake's work serves as a mirror to the social injustices and spiritual malaise in 18th-century London, creating a powerful critique of both the city and its institutions.
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