Summary of William Wordsworth Poem

The poem begins with an apostrophe to Milton, imploring him to come back to England, which is described as a “fen of stagnant waters”. Wordsworth laments the moral decay and lack of virtue in England and calls upon Milton’s spirit to help restore the country to its former glory. He describes Milton as a “stern, and yet a kind master” who would be able to guide the nation back to a path of righteousness.