The Visions of the Sleeping Bard

"The Visions of the Sleeping Bard" by Ellis Wynne is a captivating allegorical poem from the 1700s that looks into ideas about right and wrong through a series of dream-like scenes. It explores how humans can be weak. The story follows the Bard, who falls asleep and has visions of the world, death, and hell, as he tries to find understanding and be saved. His dreams show him a world full of vices like pride and greed, represented by figures like Prince Belial and his daughters, against a higher calling in the City of Emmanuel. The story asks readers to think carefully about their life choices.