Milton's Comus, L'Allegro, And Il Penseroso: With Numerous Illustrative Notes Etc. (1864)

By John Milton and John Hunter

Book Overview

Milton's Comus, L'Allegro, and Il Penseroso is a book written by John Hunter in 1864. The book is a collection of three poems written by John Milton, namely Comus, L'Allegro, and Il Penseroso. The book is accompanied by numerous illustrative notes, which provide a detailed explanation of the poems and their context.The first poem, Comus, is a masque written by Milton in 1634. It tells the story of a young woman who is lost in the woods and is captured by Comus, the god of revelry. The poem explores themes of temptation, virtue, and the power of reason over passion.The second poem, L'Allegro, is a pastoral poem written by Milton in 1631. It celebrates the joys of life and the pleasures of the countryside. The poem is full of vivid imagery and is a celebration of the beauty of nature.The third poem, Il Penseroso, is a companion piece to L'Allegro. It is a contemplative poem that explores the pleasures of solitude and the joys of the mind. The poem is full of references to classical literature and philosophy, and is a celebration of the power of the intellect.Overall, Milton's Comus, L'Allegro, and Il Penseroso is a comprehensive guide to three of Milton's most important poems. The book is a valuable resource for students of literature, as well as for anyone who is interested in the works of John Milton.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161000291
• ISBN13: 9781161000290
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"