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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