blind poet
Milton, for one
A blind poet is a poet who lacks sight.
The phrase often alludes to Homer, the legendary Greek poet traditionally depicted as blind, or to John Milton, who composed *Paradise Lost* after losing his vision.
The trope of the blind poet suggests compensatory inner vision—one who sees truth more clearly for not being distracted by appearances.
- BrailleTouch-based dot writing
- HomerAncient Greek epic composer
- Paradise LostEpic of humanity's expulsion
- TiresiasSightless oracle of Thebes
- dictationOral text for writing
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