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“Those whom reason hath equalled, force hath made supreme”

Quote by John Milton

Book:The first book of Milton's Paradise lost: with a prose tr. and notes, by J. Hunter

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The first book of Milton's Paradise lost: with a prose tr. and notes, by J. Hunter

The First Book of Milton's Paradise Lost: With a Prose Tr. and Notes, by J. Hunter is a scholarly translation of the first part of John Milton's seminal epic poem. The translation is rendered in prose, which may be more accessible to contemporary readers than the original verse. The book includes comprehensive notes by J. Hunter, providing historical context, textual analysis, and commentary on the poem's content and structure. This edition is intended for students and scholars of English literature, particularly those interested in the works of John Milton and the genre of epic poetry. more

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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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