Milton's Samson Agonistes And Lycidas: With Numerous Illustrative Notes

By John Milton

Book Overview

Milton�������s Samson Agonistes And Lycidas is a book that contains two of John Milton's most famous poems, Samson Agonistes and Lycidas. The book also includes numerous illustrative notes that provide additional context and insight into the poems. Samson Agonistes is a dramatic poem that tells the story of Samson, the biblical hero, who is captured by the Philistines and blinded. Lycidas is a pastoral elegy that mourns the death of Milton's friend, Edward King. The notes in the book provide historical and literary background information, as well as explanations of difficult vocabulary and allusions. This book is an excellent resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the works of John 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: 1163079804
• ISBN13: 9781163079805
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"