Milton's Concept of Poetry

Poet: An Inspired CreatorLike Aristotle, Milton held a very high notion of the poet's calling. The poet is divinely inspired and capable of persuading people to a life of dedication and virtue. Milton has given his views on poetry in one of his early poems entitled Lycidas. He writes: "The abilities of the poet are the inspired gift of God rarely bestowed". On the other hand, he expresses his