Milton's Minor Poems L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, Comus, And Lycidas (1900)

Milton's Minor Poems L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, Comus, And Lycidas is a book that was published in 1900 and written by William Allan Neilson. The book is a collection of four of John Milton's shorter poems, namely L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, Comus, and Lycidas. L'Allegro is a poem that celebrates the joys of mirth and happiness, while Il Penseroso explores the pleasures of contemplation and solitude. Comus is a masque, or a type of play, that tells the story of a young woman who is lost in the woods and encounters the god of revelry, Comus. Lycidas is a pastoral elegy, or a poem that mourns the death of a friend, and is considered one of Milton's greatest works.The book includes an introduction by the author that provides context for the poems and discusses Milton's life and literary career. It also includes footnotes throughout the text that explain unfamiliar words or allusions and provide additional historical and literary context. Overall, Milton's Minor Poems L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, Comus, And Lycidas is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of John Milton, or in English literature more broadly.This Book Is In English.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.