Listen "William Blake's London"
Episode Synopsis
The poem is seen as a critical commentary on the dark realities of London during the Industrial Revolution, highlighting issues like poverty, exploitation, and the loss of innocence. The discussion today examines Blake's use of powerful imagery, like "chartered streets" and "mind-forged manacles,".
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