Sociological criticism analyzes the political, economic and cultural aspects of literature. Examining literature from the perspective of Marxist social theory is a quintessential form of sociological criticism, as Marxism is primarily concerned with political and economic ideas of communism and social inequality. William Blake, a Romantic poet, often wrote on the topic of class oppression and his opposition to the exploitation of the proletariat by capitalists. Blake's ideology and preference for an egalitarian society mirrors the theories of Karl Marx quite closely. Analyzing Blake's poetry from a Marxist perspective paints a clearer picture of the reasons behind Blake's anger towards social inequality. Poems such as "The Chimney Sweeper" and "London" from his poetry collections Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience illustrate Blake's despair regarding the unjust and unequal society of 18th-century England. In “The Chimney Sweeper,” Blake expresses his anger at the use of child labor in late 18th and 19th century English cities. In “London,” Blake illustrates the depressing class oppression prevalent on the city streets. Often considered by scholars to be the greatest pioneer of the Romantic movement in English literature, Blake's poetry consistently embraces the idea of ​​rebellion against the abuse of class power. In his life, Blake encountered both the American and French Revolutions, and the sense of liberation in both revolutions influenced him heavily. The negative effects of the Industrial Revolution, which further polarized the distribution of income between rich and poor, further concerned Blake. British Marxist historian EP Thompson classified Blake as having many beliefs similar to those of Karl M...... at the center of the article ......l>.Kennedy, XJ and Dana Gioia. Literature: An introduction to fiction, poetry, drama, and writing. New York: Pearson Longman, 2007. Print.LaGuardia, Cheryl. "WILLIAM BLAKE: SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND EXPERIENCE." Library Journal 128.9 (2003): 140. Premier Academic Research. EBSCO. Network. 13 July 2011. "William Blake - Biography and works. Search texts, read online. Discuss." The literary network: classic literature online, poems and quotes. Essays and summaries. Network. 07 July 2011. "William Blake: Biography." Spartacus Educational - Home page. Network. 07 July 2011 ."William Blake's London: 21st century socialism." 21st Century Socialism - 21st Century Socialism. Network. 07 July 2011._london_01594.html>.