Milton A Poem (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Illuminated Prophetic Epic of Vision, Revolution, and RedemptionBy William Blake
Length3h 44m
About this audiobook
Milton: A Poem is one of William Blake's most ambitious prophetic books, a visionary drama in which the spirit of John Milton descends from eternity to correct his own errors and join Blake in the struggle against spiritual tyranny. Composed in Blake's idiosyncratic illuminated form—verse fused with etched image—it mingles biblical prophecy, myth, political allegory, and radical theology. Its dense symbolism and original illustrations place it at the heart of Romanticism's most experimental engagements with imagination, revolution, and redemption. Blake, poet, engraver, painter, and religious visionary, stood apart from the literary institutions of his age. His distrust of orthodox Christianity, empire, industrial oppression, and rationalist constraint shaped the poem's fierce insistence that liberation begins in the imaginative faculty. His lifelong admiration for Milton is here complicated by critique: Blake reveres the earlier poet while seeking to free him from what he saw as moral and doctrinal limitations. This edition is recommended for readers drawn to visionary literature, Romantic poetry, and the inseparability of word and image. Demanding yet rewarding, Milton offers a profound encounter with Blake's mature imagination and his audacious rethinking of poetic authority.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 10, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7Book the First
2Introduction
8Book the Second
3Synopsis
9Book the Second
4Historical Context
10Analysis
5Author Biography
11Reflection
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6Book the First
12Memorable Quotes
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