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... be said about the place that it occupies in the development of Milton's mind . Both by its subject - matter , and by its marked sincerity and " earnestness , it testifies to the sobriety of the young 34 MILTON & HIS POETRY.
... be said about the place that it occupies in the development of Milton's mind . Both by its subject - matter , and by its marked sincerity and " earnestness , it testifies to the sobriety of the young 34 MILTON & HIS POETRY.
Page 152
... matter , of his tardiness in beginning his poem , and of his reasons for selecting a sacred instead of a romantic theme . The whole passage is full of autobiographical interest , and may here fittingly be reproduced . It will be seen ...
... matter , of his tardiness in beginning his poem , and of his reasons for selecting a sacred instead of a romantic theme . The whole passage is full of autobiographical interest , and may here fittingly be reproduced . It will be seen ...
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... matter is incorporated which , while lying far outside the story of Eden and the Fall , is none the less essential to the completion of the poet's plan . In a vision Adam is permitted to foresee the awful consequences of his sin in all ...
... matter is incorporated which , while lying far outside the story of Eden and the Fall , is none the less essential to the completion of the poet's plan . In a vision Adam is permitted to foresee the awful consequences of his sin in all ...
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On the Morning of Christs Nativity | 24 |
On his having arrived at the Age | 37 |
To the Nightingale | 43 |
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