Milton was the gold standard of religious poets for English and American scholars. But Milton wrote of Hell and Heaven from above and below, respectively, not from the inside: safer advantages.
Matthew Pearl's "The Dante Club" discusses John Milton's reputation as a premier religious poet, acknowledged by scholars in both English and American contexts. His works are esteemed, yet Pearl notes that Milton approached the themes of Heaven and Hell from a unique perspective, observing them from an external vantage point rather than experiencing them firsthand. This detachment allows Milton to explore profound spiritual themes while maintaining a level of safety and...