Samson Agonistes by John Milton
A Dramatic Poem
The work is a dramatic poem that follows the final days of Samson, a once-mighty biblical hero who has been captured and blinded by his enemies, the Philistines. In his state of physical and spiritual anguish, Samson grapples with his past actions, his relationship with God, and his desire for vengeance. As he is brought out to entertain the Philistines in their temple, he ultimately finds strength in his faith, leading to a catastrophic act of destruction where he pulls down the temple pillars, killing himself along with his captors, and fulfilling his destiny as a tragic hero.
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- Published
- 1671
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-70
- Original Language
- English
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