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עמוד iv
It is because students of Latin and Greek are more thoroughly trained in this
discipline than others that they so often show superior command of thought and
style to others.' Again, he advocates the ' study of English words in English
literature, ...
It is because students of Latin and Greek are more thoroughly trained in this
discipline than others that they so often show superior command of thought and
style to others.' Again, he advocates the ' study of English words in English
literature, ...
עמוד 1
In 1649, on the establishment of the Commonwealth, he was appointed Latin
Secretary to the Council of State, a post which he retained under Cromwell and
his son. During this period he became totally blind. After the Restoration, when
he ...
In 1649, on the establishment of the Commonwealth, he was appointed Latin
Secretary to the Council of State, a post which he retained under Cromwell and
his son. During this period he became totally blind. After the Restoration, when
he ...
עמוד 2
At college he wrote some English poems, including the Hymn on the Morning of
Christ's Nativity, and a number in Latin. At Christ's, too, were written the first of the
series of Sonnets, which form a sort of glorified running-commentary on his life.
At college he wrote some English poems, including the Hymn on the Morning of
Christ's Nativity, and a number in Latin. At Christ's, too, were written the first of the
series of Sonnets, which form a sort of glorified running-commentary on his life.
עמוד 3
[Translated from the Latin of the Defensio Secunda, 1654.] I was born at London,
of an honest family ; my father was distinguished by the undeviating integrity of
his life ; my . « mother by the esteem in which she was held, and
INTRODUCTION ...
[Translated from the Latin of the Defensio Secunda, 1654.] I was born at London,
of an honest family ; my father was distinguished by the undeviating integrity of
his life ; my . « mother by the esteem in which she was held, and
INTRODUCTION ...
עמוד 4
On my father's estate, where he had determined to pass the remainder of his
days, I enjoyed an interval of uninterrupted leisure, which I entirely devoted to the
perusal of the Greek and Latin classics; though I occasionally visited the
metropolis, ...
On my father's estate, where he had determined to pass the remainder of his
days, I enjoyed an interval of uninterrupted leisure, which I entirely devoted to the
perusal of the Greek and Latin classics; though I occasionally visited the
metropolis, ...
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LibraryThing Review
ביקורת משתמש - VivalaErin - LibraryThingThe shortest answer is: John Milton was a poetic genius. PL is so beautiful, you can't help but feel for Adam and Eve. Even Satan is a great character - he so wants to be an epic hero. This poem is a masterpiece, and he wrote it completely blind. Beautiful, absolutely amazing. קרא סקירה מלאה
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ביקורת משתמש - StefanY - LibraryThingHistorical significance and beautifully descriptive prose aside, I couldn't get into this book at all. Maybe it's too much familiarity with the plot or the inevitability of the impending doom of the ... קרא סקירה מלאה
מהדורות אחרות - הצג הכל
מונחים וביטויים נפוצים
Adam ancient Angels appear arms authors battle better Bound bright called cast darkness Death deep Define divine dread earth Edited English epic equal expression eyes fall fear fire flames force give glory gods gold Greek hand hath Heaven Hell Homer hope host Italy King Landor Latin learned less light lines literature living Lord meaning Milton mind nature never Night once original Ovid pain Paradise Lost passage passed perhaps poem poet poetry present reason rock round Satan says seat seems sense Shak Shakespeare shape side sound speak speech Spirits stood strength style sublime suggest thee things thou thought throne thunder translation verse Virgil winds wings wonder write
קטעים בולטים
עמוד 38 - Memory and her siren daughters ; but by devout prayer to that Eternal Spirit who can enrich with all utterance and knowledge, and sends out his seraphim with the hallowed fire of his altar to touch and purify the lips of whom He pleases.
עמוד 62 - Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure, and, in my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in hell; Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.
עמוד 53 - That shepherd who first taught the chosen seed, In the beginning how the heavens and earth Rose out of chaos...
עמוד 101 - Others apart sat on a hill retired, In thoughts more elevate, and reasoned high Of providence, foreknowledge, will, and fate, Fixed fate, free will, foreknowledge absolute, And found no end, in wandering mazes lost...
עמוד 181 - Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
עמוד 105 - The other Shape — If shape it might be called that shape had none Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb...
עמוד 102 - Beyond this flood a frozen continent Lies, dark and wild, beat with perpetual storms Of whirlwind and dire hail ; which on firm land Thaws not, but gathers heap, and ruin seems Of ancient pile ; all else deep snow and ice...
עמוד 70 - With lust and violence the house of God? In courts and palaces he also reigns, And in luxurious cities, where the noise Of riot ascends above their loftiest towers, And injury, and outrage: And when night Darkens the streets, then wander forth the sons Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.
עמוד 57 - 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? That glory never shall his wrath or might Extort from me.
עמוד 21 - Neither do I think it shame to covenant with any knowing reader that for some few years yet I may go on trust with him toward the payment of what I am now indebted...