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 90
... eyes , and from the lowly earth , filled with the desire to behold lovelier things than these , with the wings of love he raised himself above the stars , the eyes of his mind fixed upon God . Thus Coltellini , in a mannered conceit ...
... eyes , and from the lowly earth , filled with the desire to behold lovelier things than these , with the wings of love he raised himself above the stars , the eyes of his mind fixed upon God . Thus Coltellini , in a mannered conceit ...
Page 174
... eyes do not have the slightly sinister cloudy appearance of some blind men . They have as much the appearance of being uninjured , and are as clear and bright , without a cloud , as the eyes of men who see most keenly . In this respect ...
... eyes do not have the slightly sinister cloudy appearance of some blind men . They have as much the appearance of being uninjured , and are as clear and bright , without a cloud , as the eyes of men who see most keenly . In this respect ...
Page 181
... eyes if only I send you the means by which he can diagnose the cures and symptoms of the disease , I shall do what you urge . . .14 14 Although he admits at the end of his letter , in true Shakespearian fashion , that he finds comfort ...
... eyes if only I send you the means by which he can diagnose the cures and symptoms of the disease , I shall do what you urge . . .14 14 Although he admits at the end of his letter , in true Shakespearian fashion , that he finds comfort ...
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