“She what was honour knew, And with obsequious majesty approv'd My pleaded reason. To the nuptial bower I led her blushing like the morn; all heaven And happy constellations on that hour Shed their selectest influence; the earth Gave sign of gratulation, and each hill; Joyous the birds; fresh gales and gentle airs Whisper'd it to the woods, and from their wings Flung rose, flung odours from the spicy shrub.”
Quote by John Milton
Work
Milton's Paradise Lost: With Copious Notes, Explanatory and Critical, Partly Selected from Addison, Bentley, Bowle ... [et Al.] and Partly Original
Milton's Paradise Lost is a seminal work of English literature, exploring themes of sin, redemption, and the nature of good and evil. This edition includes detailed annotations that provide historical context, textual analysis, and critical insights. The notes aim to enhance the reader's understanding of the poem's complex language and profound themes. The compiler has drawn from a range of scholarly sources, including those by Addison, Bentley, and Bowle, while also contributing original interpretations. 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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