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Quote by John Milton

“The work under our labour grows, Luxurious by restraint.”

Quote by John Milton

Book:Poetical Works: With a Preface, Biographical and Critical

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Poetical Works: With a Preface, Biographical and Critical

This volume compiles a selection of poems, accompanied by an introductory section that delves into the author's background and the critical analysis of their literary contributions. 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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