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Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity, L'allegro, Il Penseroso and Lycidas. With Introd., Notes and Indexes
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Poetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025187457
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This volume presents four major poems by John Milton: Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity, L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, and Lycidas.
Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity celebrates the birth of Christ, blending classical and Christian imagery to depict a world transformed by the divine event. L'Allegro and Il Penseroso, companion poems, explore contrasting states of mind: joy and mirth in L'Allegro, and melancholy and contemplation in Il Penseroso. Finally, Lycidas is a pastoral elegy written in memory of Edward King, a college friend of Milton's who drowned. It is admired for its lyrical beauty and profound exploration of grief and faith.
This edition includes an introduction, notes, and indexes by A.W. Verity, offering valuable context and analysis for students and general readers alike. Milton's profound insights into the human condition and the divine, coupled with his mastery of language, ensure that these poems continue to resonate with readers today.
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