“Enjoy your dear wit and gay rhetoric, That hath so well been taught her dazzling fence.”
Quote by John Milton
Work
Complete Shorter Poems
This book assembles a diverse array of shorter poems, showcasing the beauty and depth of poetry in concise forms. It includes works from renowned poets across different eras, offering readers a rich tapestry of lyrical expression and thematic exploration. 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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Source: The Poetical Works of John Milton: With Notes of Various Authors; and with Some Account of the Life and Writings of Milton, Derived Principally from Original Documents in Her Majesty's State-paper Office
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