Masonic Poets

Masonic Poets

There have been several poets throughout history who were also members of the Freemasons.

Some examples include:

• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a German poet, playwright, and polymath, who was a member of the Freemasons. He wrote several works that are thought to contain Masonic elements and references, such as his epic poem "Faust."

• Robert Burns, a Scottish poet, who was initiated into the Freemasons in 1781, he is best known for his poetry and songs, such as "Auld Lang Syne" and "Tam o' Shanter" some of his works contain references to Masonic symbols and themes.

• William Blake, an English poet, artist, and mystic, who was initiated into the Freemasons in 1787. He wrote several works that are thought to contain Masonic elements and references, such as his poem "The Tyger."

• Voltaire, a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher, who was initiated into the Freemasons in 1778, he wrote several works that are thought to contain Masonic elements and references, such as his play "Candide."

It's worth noting that, as with composers, the presence of Masonic elements in these poets' works is a matter of interpretation and debate, and not all scholars agree on the extent to which these works should be considered Masonic. Additionally, there are many other poets that were Freemasons throughout the history.