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In what ways do Blake and Wordsworth present London ?
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In what ways do Blake and Wordsworth present London ? "London" by William Blake and "Composed upon Westminster Bridge" by William Wordsworth both describe the city of London in their poems. Although the capital is the central theme in both poems, it is for contrasting reasons. Both poems were written in the 18th century and illustrate London as a diverse place. In his poem, Blake shows the negative side of London and despair of the people, whereas Wordsworth's poem is less insightful and describes the beauty of the city and its buildings. Both poets use various techniques to convey their ideas and feelings about London. From the beginning both of the poems communicate different ideas about London. The tone in "London" is bitter and resentful, concentrating on the suffering of the people. This is evident through strong imagery such as "cry of every man" or "marks of woe." Blake expresses his...
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