Wordsworth's Poetical Works

What do alter, sword and pen suggest?

what does the poet want to say by using alter, sword and pen in this poem?

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In context, the poet is suggesting that Milton was a man capable of inspiring reformation in many areas of life, specifically, the church, the military, literature, and culture.

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London, 1802