“The love-lorn nightingale nightly to thee her sad song mourneth well.”
Quote by John Milton
Work
Comus: A Mask Presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634, Before the Earl of Bridgewater ...
Comus is a Jacobean masque, a form of early English drama, that combines music, dance, and poetry. It was written by John Milton and performed in front of the Earl of Bridgewater at Ludlow Castle in 1634. The masque features a narrative that blends mythological and allegorical elements, with a focus on the figure of Comus, a character representing the spirit of vice. The work is notable for its elaborate staging and its exploration of moral and religious themes. 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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