The Poetical Works of John Milton: With a Memoir and Critical Remarkds on His Genius and Writings, Volume 1H. G. Bohn, 1861 |
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... whole of Milton's Poems ; extending to upwards of 150 closely printed pages . It was at first intended to add Addison's Series of Criticisms on Paradise Lost ; but as these would have occupied more room than could well be spared , and ...
... whole of Milton's Poems ; extending to upwards of 150 closely printed pages . It was at first intended to add Addison's Series of Criticisms on Paradise Lost ; but as these would have occupied more room than could well be spared , and ...
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... whole poems , which accompanies our Second Volume , may fairly be adduced as a remarkable feature , inasmuch as it has not been given ( on account of the expense of printing ) in any edition of Todd's Milton since 1809 , when it first ...
... whole poems , which accompanies our Second Volume , may fairly be adduced as a remarkable feature , inasmuch as it has not been given ( on account of the expense of printing ) in any edition of Todd's Milton since 1809 , when it first ...
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... whole memoir . Both probably sinned " of malice prepense , " but each , it may now be believed , acted conscientiously . In the courtesy of com- mon charity , the sincerity of neither can be questioned ; and here , at least , it may be ...
... whole memoir . Both probably sinned " of malice prepense , " but each , it may now be believed , acted conscientiously . In the courtesy of com- mon charity , the sincerity of neither can be questioned ; and here , at least , it may be ...
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... whole - except in a few passing strokes at the prelates - is not only blameless , but commendable . The theme is magnifi- cent - the vindication of man's prerogative on earth above the brutes that perish - his realm of reason , and his ...
... whole - except in a few passing strokes at the prelates - is not only blameless , but commendable . The theme is magnifi- cent - the vindication of man's prerogative on earth above the brutes that perish - his realm of reason , and his ...
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... whole nations fare worse . We should be wary , therefore , what persecution we raise against the living labours of public men ; -how we spill that seasoned life of man , preserved and stored up in books ; since we see a kind of homicide ...
... whole nations fare worse . We should be wary , therefore , what persecution we raise against the living labours of public men ; -how we spill that seasoned life of man , preserved and stored up in books ; since we see a kind of homicide ...
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Page 73 - Thus with the year Seasons return ; but not to me returns Day, or the sweet approach of even or morn, Or sight of vernal bloom, or summer's rose, Or flocks, or herds, or human face divine ; But cloud instead, and ever-during dark Surrounds me...
Page 378 - They, looking back, all the eastern side beheld Of Paradise, so late their happy seat, Waved over by that flaming brand, the gate With dreadful faces thronged and fiery arms: Some natural tears they dropped, but wiped them soon; The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide: They hand in hand, with wandering steps and slow, Through Eden took their solitary way.
Page 140 - These are thy glorious works, Parent of good, Almighty! thine this universal frame, Thus wondrous fair : thyself how wondrous then, Unspeakable ! who sitt'st above these heavens To us invisible, or dimly seen In these thy lowest works ; yet these declare Thy goodness beyond thought, and power divine.
Page 72 - Eternal coeternal beam May I express thee unblamed ? since God is light, And never but in unapproached light Dwelt from eternity — dwelt then in thee, Bright effluence of bright essence increate ! Or hear'st thou rather pure Ethereal stream, Whose fountain who shall tell ? Before the Sun, Before the Heavens, thou wert, and at the voice Of God, as with a mantle, didst invest 10 The rising World of waters dark and deep, Won from the void and formless Infinite...
Page 5 - Hurl'd headlong flaming from the ethereal sky, With hideous ruin and combustion, down To bottomless perdition ; there to dwell In adamantine chains and penal fire, Who durst defy the Omnipotent to arms.
Page 9 - As being the contrary to his high will Whom we resist. If then his providence Out of our evil seek to bring forth good, Our labour must be to pervert that end, And out of good still to find means of evil...
Page 108 - Two of far nobler shape, erect and tall, Godlike erect, with native honour clad, In naked majesty seem'd lords of all, And worthy seem'd ; for in their looks divine The image of their glorious Maker shone, Truth, wisdom, sanctitude severe and pure (Severe, but in true filial freedom placed), Whence true authority in men...
Page 7 - What though the field be lost, All is not lost! The unconquerable will And study of revenge, immortal hate And courage never to submit or yield, And what is else not to be overcome— PARADISE LOST—BK.
Page xxiii - Through the dear might of Him that walk'd the waves; Where, other groves and other streams along, With nectar pure his oozy locks he laves, And hears the unexpressive nuptial song, In the blest kingdoms meek of joy and love. There entertain him all the Saints above, In solemn troops and sweet societies, That sing, and singing in their glory move, And wipe the tears for ever from his eyes.
Page l - He tugg'd, he shook, till down they came and drew The whole roof after them, with burst of thunder Upon the heads of all who sat beneath, Lords, ladies, captains, counsellors...