MILTON (eBook)

Visions of the Poet: A Symbolic Exploration of Milton's Life and Works

William Blake (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
2 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654768140-3 (EAN)

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In "Milton," William Blake presents an ambitious poetic exploration that traverses the realms of creativity, spirituality, and human potential. Combining elements of Romanticism and mystical symbolism, the work is structured as an epic, drawing upon the figure of John Milton as both hero and adversary. Blake's intricate use of vivid imagery and metaphor engages with themes such as the nature of freedom, the conflict between good and evil, and the transcendence of the human spirit. This work, part of Blake's larger prophetic catalog, appears as a critique of organized religion and an invitation to personal spiritual awakening through the lens of the imaginative mind. William Blake, born in 1757, was a pioneering artist and poet, whose works often delve into the psychological and philosophical struggles between the material and the spiritual worlds. His own mystical experiences and a lifelong fascination with the metaphysical informed his poetry, leading him to questions about creation and individualism. Blake'Äôs unique worldview and his critical stance toward conventional religion significantly influence "Milton," underlying the narrative of inspiration and rebellion. Readers seeking a transformative poetic experience will find "Milton" a compelling exploration of humanity's divine potential. Blake's profound insights on creativity and the imagination offer resonant lessons for contemporary times, making this work essential for scholars, poets, and anyone captivated by the intersection of art and spirituality.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: 17th century literature • allegorical character study • Apocalypse • Artistic inspiration themes • Bible • Blake Milton relationship • English literature • English Romantic tradition • Epic Poetry • "Eternal death" • Heaven • Historical literary criticism • literary classics • Literary criticism • mystical visionary experience • Paradise Lost • poetic creative process • poetic works • Poetry Analysis • Romanticism • Romantic poetry exploration • Satan • symbolic religious imagery • symbolism and philosophical themes • William Blake