“From that high mount of God whence light and shade Spring both, the face of brightest heaven had changed To grateful twilight.”
Quote by John Milton
Work
The third (fourth, fifth) book of Milton's Paradise lost: with a prose tr. and notes, by J. Hunter
Paradise Lost is an epic poem by John Milton that narrates the story of the fall of man. This volume focuses on one of the poem's books, providing a prose translation that aims to make the text more accessible to modern readers. The annotations by J. Hunter offer insights into the text, its context, and Milton's writing style. 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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