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“In God's intention, a meet and happy conversation is the chiefest and noblest end of marriage.”

Quote by John Milton

Book:The Prose Works of John Milton ...: With a Preface, Preliminary Remarks, and Notes

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The Prose Works of John Milton ...: With a Preface, Preliminary Remarks, and Notes

The Prose Works of John Milton is a scholarly compilation that gathers together various prose pieces written by John Milton, a renowned figure in English literature. The volume is enhanced with a preface that provides an overview of Milton's life and work, preliminary remarks offering insights into the context of the prose, and detailed notes that elucidate the text and its historical significance. 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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