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
... turned over old manuscripts , gasped at the architecture and paintings , luxuri- ated in their musical concerts , and met some of the great men of the age , Cardinal Franceso Barberini and Manso . But , as he always knew , there was ...
... turned over old manuscripts , gasped at the architecture and paintings , luxuri- ated in their musical concerts , and met some of the great men of the age , Cardinal Franceso Barberini and Manso . But , as he always knew , there was ...
Page 205
... turned his inward eye heavenwards . There is a moving moment in Walton's description of the death of Hooker , before which the theologian was ' deep in contemplation , and not inclinable to discourse ' . When he was asked his present ...
... turned his inward eye heavenwards . There is a moving moment in Walton's description of the death of Hooker , before which the theologian was ' deep in contemplation , and not inclinable to discourse ' . When he was asked his present ...
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... turned I ween Adam from his fair spouse , nor Eve the rites Mysterious of connubial love refused : Whatever hypocrites austerely talk Of purity and place and innocence , Defaming as impure what God declares Pure , and commands to some ...
... turned I ween Adam from his fair spouse , nor Eve the rites Mysterious of connubial love refused : Whatever hypocrites austerely talk Of purity and place and innocence , Defaming as impure what God declares Pure , and commands to some ...
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