Milton's L'Allegro, Il Penseroso And Lycidas

Milton's L'Allegro, Il Penseroso and Lycidas is a collection of three poems by the English poet John Milton. The first two poems, L'Allegro and Il Penseroso, are companion pieces that explore contrasting moods and attitudes towards life. L'Allegro celebrates a joyful and carefree existence, while Il Penseroso reflects on the pleasures of contemplation and a more introspective lifestyle.The third poem, Lycidas, is a pastoral elegy written in memory of Milton's friend Edward King, who drowned at sea. It is considered one of Milton's greatest works and is known for its use of classical allusions and complex imagery.The collection as a whole showcases Milton's mastery of poetic form and his ability to express a range of emotions and ideas through his writing. It is a must-read for fans of Milton and lovers of English poetry.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.