“Sometime let gorgeous Tragedy In sceptred pall come sweeping by, Presenting Thebes, or Pelops' line, Or the tale of Troy divine.”
Quote by John Milton
Work
The Poetical Works of John Milton: With Notes of Various Authors, Principally from the Edition of Thomas Newton, Charles Dunster, and Thomas Warton, to which is Prefixed, Newton's Life of Milton
The Poetical Works of John Milton is a comprehensive compilation of the poet's writings, enriched with scholarly annotations. The annotations are drawn from the editions of Thomas Newton, Charles Dunster, and Thomas Warton, offering a wealth of scholarly insight into Milton's works. The book includes a prefatory biography of Milton by Newton, providing readers with background on the poet's life. This volume is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Milton's poetry, offering both the original texts and in-depth analysis. 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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