Paradise Lost, Books 1-2Leach, Shewell, and Sanborn, 1896 - 210 pages |
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... poetry ; the second by prose . In the first of these periods , which coincides with Milton's absence from London ( 1625–1639 ) , he devoted himself to lyric poetry . Previously to his departure for Cambridge he had produced only the ...
... poetry ; the second by prose . In the first of these periods , which coincides with Milton's absence from London ( 1625–1639 ) , he devoted himself to lyric poetry . Previously to his departure for Cambridge he had produced only the ...
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... poetry . His third period , in which his great epics were produced , extends from 1658 ( thus lap- ping slightly on the period of prose ) until his death in 1674 . During the twenty years of controversy , his poetic gift had not quite ...
... poetry . His third period , in which his great epics were produced , extends from 1658 ( thus lap- ping slightly on the period of prose ) until his death in 1674 . During the twenty years of controversy , his poetic gift had not quite ...
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... poet , inscribed his book on friendship . During my stay he gave me singular proofs of his regard . He himself conducted me round the city , and to the palace of the viceroy , and more than once paid me a visit at my lodgings . On my ...
... poet , inscribed his book on friendship . During my stay he gave me singular proofs of his regard . He himself conducted me round the city , and to the palace of the viceroy , and more than once paid me a visit at my lodgings . On my ...
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... indeed , but , as my age then was , so I understood them ; others were the smooth elegiac poets , whereof the schools are not scarce , whom both for the pleasing sound of their numerous writing , which INTRODUCTION . 7.
... indeed , but , as my age then was , so I understood them ; others were the smooth elegiac poets , whereof the schools are not scarce , whom both for the pleasing sound of their numerous writing , which INTRODUCTION . 7.
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... poet as that which is attributed to Homer , to have written indecent things of the gods . Only this my mind gave me , that every free and gentle spirit , without that oath , ought to be born a knight , nor needed to expect a gilt spur ...
... poet as that which is attributed to Homer , to have written indecent things of the gods . Only this my mind gave me , that every free and gentle spirit , without that oath , ought to be born a knight , nor needed to expect a gilt spur ...
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Page 38 - Memory and her siren daughters ; but by devout prayer to that Eternal Spirit who can enrich with all utterance and knowledge, and sends out his seraphim with the hallowed fire of his altar to touch and purify the lips of whom He pleases.
Page 62 - Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure, and, in my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell; Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.
Page 53 - That shepherd who first taught the chosen seed, In the beginning how the heavens and earth Rose out of chaos...
Page 101 - Others apart sat on a hill retired, In thoughts more elevate, and reasoned high Of providence, foreknowledge, will, and fate, Fixed fate, free will, foreknowledge absolute, And found no end, in wandering mazes lost...
Page 181 - Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
Page 105 - The other Shape — If shape it might be called that shape had none Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb...
Page 102 - Beyond this flood a frozen continent Lies, dark and wild, beat with perpetual storms Of whirlwind and dire hail ; which on firm land Thaws not, but gathers heap, and ruin seems Of ancient pile ; all else deep snow and ice...
Page 70 - With lust and violence the house of God? In courts and palaces he also reigns, And in luxurious cities, where the noise Of riot ascends above their loftiest towers, And injury, and outrage: And when night Darkens the streets, then wander forth the sons Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.
Page 57 - What though the field be lost? All is not lost; the unconquerable will, And study of revenge, immortal hate, And courage never to submit or yield: And what is else not to be overcome? That glory never shall his wrath or might Extort from me.
Page 21 - Neither do I think it shame to covenant with any knowing reader that for some few years yet I may go on trust with him toward the payment of what I am now indebted...