Milton's Comus, Lycidas, And Other Poems (1899)

By Matthew Arnold and John Milton

Book Overview

Milton's Comus, Lycidas, And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by the famous English poet, John Milton. The book was originally published in 1899 and features some of Milton's most well-known works, including ""Comus"" and ""Lycidas"". ""Comus"" is a masque, or a type of entertainment that was popular in the 17th century, that tells the story of a young woman who becomes lost in the woods and is tempted by the god of revelry, Comus. The poem explores themes of temptation, virtue, and the power of speech.""Lycidas"" is an elegy written in memory of Milton's friend, Edward King, who drowned at sea. The poem is a meditation on the nature of loss and grief, and includes references to classical mythology and Christian themes.In addition to these two works, the book also includes other poems by Milton, such as ""On the Morning of Christ's Nativity"", ""On Shakespeare"", and ""On His Blindness"". Overall, Milton's Comus, Lycidas, And Other Poems is a must-read for anyone interested in English poetry and literature.And Matthew Arnold�������s Address On Milton.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: 1104193809
• ISBN13: 9781104193805
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"