The Life of John MiltonThe author in this new biography of Milton sees the man whole, and in doing so enhances our understanding not only of his character but also of his poetry. |
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Page 113
... Mary and she was seventeen years old , only a little over half Milton's age . We know nothing of their courtship , except that it was extremely brief . Instantly in love , Milton's deeply passionate nature hastened on to marry this ...
... Mary and she was seventeen years old , only a little over half Milton's age . We know nothing of their courtship , except that it was extremely brief . Instantly in love , Milton's deeply passionate nature hastened on to marry this ...
Page 117
... Mary was perhaps back with her family in Forest Hill , or perhaps on her way , the King raised his standard at Nottingham and war had officially begun . Milton was expecting Mary back by 29 September , Michaelmas . It must have been ...
... Mary was perhaps back with her family in Forest Hill , or perhaps on her way , the King raised his standard at Nottingham and war had officially begun . Milton was expecting Mary back by 29 September , Michaelmas . It must have been ...
Page 276
... Mary ( née Powell ; JM's 1st wife ) : marriage and desertion , 113–19 , 123 , 127 , 129 , 133-4 , 139 , 145 , 178 , 227 ; reconciliation , 148 , 149-50 ; children , 154-6 , 172 ; and mother's litigation , 172 ; death , 172 , 179 ; in ...
... Mary ( née Powell ; JM's 1st wife ) : marriage and desertion , 113–19 , 123 , 127 , 129 , 133-4 , 139 , 145 , 178 , 227 ; reconciliation , 148 , 149-50 ; children , 154-6 , 172 ; and mother's litigation , 172 ; death , 172 , 179 ; in ...
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