The Life of John MiltonThe author in this new biography of Milton sees the man whole, and in doing so enhances our understanding not only of his character but also of his poetry. |
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Page 133
... Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce could not possibly be those of a man who was married , in effect , for only three weeks . Even if he had fallen out of love with Mary as soon as her relations went home , or even on the wedding day ...
... Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce could not possibly be those of a man who was married , in effect , for only three weeks . Even if he had fallen out of love with Mary as soon as her relations went home , or even on the wedding day ...
Page 134
... Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce sold out by the end of the year , and when it was reprinted Milton thought to justify some of the furore it had caused by admitting his authorship of it and dedicating it to ' the Parliament of England ...
... Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce sold out by the end of the year , and when it was reprinted Milton thought to justify some of the furore it had caused by admitting his authorship of it and dedicating it to ' the Parliament of England ...
Page 183
... doctrine of Horatian moderation . The weather has been bad and it has prevented the two men from seeing one another . Milton asks his young friend ' what may be won / From the hard season gaining ? ' The question is applicable not only ...
... doctrine of Horatian moderation . The weather has been bad and it has prevented the two men from seeing one another . Milton asks his young friend ' what may be won / From the hard season gaining ? ' The question is applicable not only ...
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