Context

Cards (4)

  • Poem was published in 1794, at a time of great poverty in many parts of London.
  • Blake was an English poet and artist. Much of his work was influenced by his radical political views: he believed in social and racial equality.
  • This poem is part of the ‘Songs of Experience’ collection, which focuses on how innocence is lost, and society is corrupt.
  • Questioned the teachings of the Church & decisions of Government