“O nightingale, that on yon bloomy spray Warblest at eve, when all the woods are still; Thou with fresh hope the lover's heart dost fill While the jolly hours lead on propitious May.”
Quote by John Milton
Work
The Poetical Works of John Milton
The Poetical Works of John Milton is a comprehensive compilation of the poet's writings, featuring his epic poems, shorter poems, and prose works. It offers readers a glimpse into Milton's creative genius and his exploration of themes such as religion, politics, and human nature. more
Author
John Milton
John Milton, born on December 9, 1608, in London, and died on November 8, 1674, was a renowned English poet and scholar. He is best known for his epic poem 'Paradise Lost,' which has had a profound impact on world literature. more
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“Eye me, blest Providence, and square my trial To my proportion'd strength.”
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“Subdue By force, who reason for their law refuse, Right reason for their law.”
Source: Paradise Lost (Kastan Edition)
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“Law can discover sin, but not remove, Save by those shadowy expiations weak.”
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