“Hail universal Lord, be bounteous still To give us only good; and if the night Have gathered aught of evil or concealed, Disperse it, as now light dispels the dark.”
Quote by John Milton
Work
Paradis perdu: de Milton
Paradis perdu is a significant work in English literature, renowned for its complex narrative and profound theological and philosophical themes. The poem narrates the story of the fall of man and the creation of the world, drawing on Christian and classical mythology. 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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