What does the cryptic crossword clue "I look to seize writers with love for Homer or Milton's work (2,9)" mean?

The definition is "Milton’s work". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (abbreviation="I") + L (first_letter="look") + PENS (synonym="writers") + EROS (synonym="love") + O (first_letter="or") = IL PENSEROSO; definition: "Milton's work" The answer is IL PENSEROSO.

I look to seize writers with love for Homer or Milton's work (2,9)

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