The Vault at Pfaff's

An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

The Three Great Epic Poets

J. C. "The Three Great Epic Poets." New-York Saturday Press, February 12, 1859, 1.
Electronic Source Available
Type
newspaper
Genre
literary criticism
Abstract

Homer, Dante Alighieri, and John Milton are hailed as the three great epic poets. Milton is the focus of the article for his sublime style and ability to touch human nature.