About “Milton”
Milton: A Poem in Two Books is an epic poem by William Blake, created between 1804 and 1810. The poem features John Milton as its hero, who returns from Heaven to join Blake in examining the connection between living writers and their literary forebears. Through a mystical journey, the poem explores themes of spiritual correction and the relationship between artists and their influences. The work combines Blake’s poetic and artistic talents to convey a deep philosophical and spiritual inquiry. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1804