Milton: Book the First

Title

Milton: Book the First

Student Commentary:

At the start of Book 1 of Milton (1967 facsimile), the word “Milton” is in large scrawling letters at the top center of the plate. Framing it are two naked human figures, one male and one female. Both have their arms outstretched towards the top corners of the plate with their toes joining amid some vegetation towards the center of the plate. A border of black surrounds sprawling green vines and plants. In the top right of the plate, a bright red star shines brightly through the lush vegetation, holding the promise of what is to come.

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William Blake@Union Digital Collection