“Yet hold it more humane, more heav'nly, first, By winning words to conquer willing hearts, And make persuasion do the work of fear.”
Quote by John Milton
Work
Paradise Regain'D. A Poem, In Four Books. To which is added Samson Agonistes, And Poems upon Several Occasions: 3
This volume encompasses John Milton's philosophical and religious poems, featuring Paradise Regain'd, which is a continuation of the story of Adam and Eve after their expulsion from Eden. It also includes Samson Agonistes, a dramatic poem based on the biblical figure of Samson, and Poems upon Several Occasions, which covers a range of subjects. 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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