The Poetical Works of John Milton by John Milton

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Author Milton, John, 1608-1674
Editor Beeching, H. C. (Henry Charles), 1859-1919
Title The Poetical Works of John Milton
Note Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents PREFACE by the Rev. H. C. Beeching, M. A.
THE STATIONER TO THE READER.
MISCELLANEOUS POEMS.
ON THE MORNING OF CHRISTS NATIVITY. / Compos'd 1629.
The Hymn.
THE PASSION.
On Time.
UPON THE CIRCUMCISION.
AT A SOLEMN MUSICK.
AN EPITAPH ON THE MARCHIONESS OF WINCHESTER.
SONG ON MAY MORNING.
ON SHAKESPEAR. 1630.
ANOTHER ON THE SAME.
L'ALLEGRO.
IL PENSEROSO.
SONNETS.
ARCADES.
LYCIDAS.
A MASK PRESENTED At LUDLOW-Castle, 1634. &c.
POEMS ADDED IN THE 1673 EDITION.
SONNETS.
On the new forcers of Conscience under the Long PARLIAMENT.
ON THE LORD GEN. FAIRFAX AT THE SEIGE OF COLCHESTER.
TO SR HENRY VANE THE YOUNGER.
TO MR. CYRIACK SKINNER UPON HIS BLINDNESS.
COLLECTION OF PASSAGES TRANSLATED IN THE PROSE WRITINGS.
[From Of Reformation in England, 1641.]
[From Reason of Church Government, 1641.]
[From Apology for Smectymnuus, 1642.]
[From Areopagitica, 1644.]
[From Tetrachordon, 1645.]
[From The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates, 1649.]
[From History of Britain, 1670.]
PARADISE LOST.
PARADISE REGAIN'D.
SAMSON AGONISTES
The ARGUMENT.
APPENDIX.
ON TIME
Credits Produced by Donal O'Danachair, and David Widger
Summary "The Poetical Works of John Milton" by John Milton is a comprehensive collection of poems written during the 17th century. This volume includes various forms of poetry, such as sonnets, odes, and epics, exemplifying Milton's mastery of the English language and his thematic exploration of divinity, human experience, and morality. The collection features prominent works like "Paradise Lost" and "Lycidas," which delve into profound philosophical and theological issues. At the start of this collection, the reader is introduced to a transcriber’s note and a preface that contextualizes Milton's work within his time and details the structure of the anthology. The opening lines of Milton's poem "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" set the stage for the themes that will be explored throughout the collection, such as the birth of Christ and the interaction between the divine and the human realm. Milton invokes muses and heavenly figures, showcasing his lyrical style and deep reverence for sacred themes while implicitly establishing the tone for the subsequent pieces that range from joyous celebration to sorrowful reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 1745
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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