Description
This comprehensive collection showcases the breadth and depth of John Milton's poetic genius, spanning his entire literary career. From the early devotional 'On the Morning of Christ's Nativity' to the profound religious inquiries of 'Paradise Lost,' these poems explore enduring themes of faith, temptation, and mortality. Experience the lyrical beauty of 'L'Allegro' and 'Il Penseroso,' the dramatic exploration of temptation in 'A Masque' ('Comus'), and the contemplative power of the elegy 'Lycidas.' The volume also features significant selections from Milton's epic masterpieces, 'Paradise Lost' and 'Paradise Regained,' alongside the complete 'Samson Agonistes,' offering a rich tapestry of classical, humanist, and Puritan influences.
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paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Dec 18, 2007
304 pages
ISBN: 9780140424416
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First Published
1993
Language
eng
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