Milton's Comus

Milton's Comus is a play written by the famous English poet John Milton. The play is a masque, a type of entertainment popular in the 17th century, that combines music, dance, and drama. The story of Comus revolves around a young woman named Lady who gets lost in the woods and is captured by the evil sorcerer Comus. Comus tries to seduce Lady with his magical powers, but she resists and is eventually rescued by her brothers. The play is known for its beautiful language and poetic imagery, as well as its exploration of themes such as virtue, temptation, and the power of music. It is also notable for its strong female protagonist, Lady, who stands up to the malevolent Comus and remains steadfast in her morals and beliefs. Milton's Comus has been praised for its poetic and literary qualities and is considered a classic of English literature. It has been adapted for the stage and has inspired numerous works of art and literature over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.