Lycidas

"Lycidas" is a pastoral elegy by John Milton, written in 1637 and first published in 1638 in a collection of elegies. It is a lament for the death of Edward King, a fellow student at Cambridge who drowned in the Irish Sea. "Lycidas" is considered one of the greatest short poems in the English language. Also included is Milton's "Hymn on the Nativity," a complex and beautiful early work that showcases the poet's evolving style and profound religious devotion. These works exemplify Milton's mastery of language and form, solidifying his place as one of the most important poets in the English canon. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with Milton's profound meditations on loss, faith, and the power of poetry.

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Lycidas

"Lycidas" is a pastoral elegy by John Milton, written in 1637 and first published in 1638 in a collection of elegies. It is a lament for the death of Edward King, a fellow student at Cambridge who drowned in the Irish Sea. "Lycidas" is considered one of the greatest short poems in the English language. Also included is Milton's "Hymn on the Nativity," a complex and beautiful early work that showcases the poet's evolving style and profound religious devotion. These works exemplify Milton's mastery of language and form, solidifying his place as one of the most important poets in the English canon. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with Milton's profound meditations on loss, faith, and the power of poetry.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Lycidas

Lycidas

by John Milton
Lycidas

Lycidas

by John Milton

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"Lycidas" is a pastoral elegy by John Milton, written in 1637 and first published in 1638 in a collection of elegies. It is a lament for the death of Edward King, a fellow student at Cambridge who drowned in the Irish Sea. "Lycidas" is considered one of the greatest short poems in the English language. Also included is Milton's "Hymn on the Nativity," a complex and beautiful early work that showcases the poet's evolving style and profound religious devotion. These works exemplify Milton's mastery of language and form, solidifying his place as one of the most important poets in the English canon. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with Milton's profound meditations on loss, faith, and the power of poetry.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781024563085
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Publication date: 05/22/2025
Pages: 38
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.08(d)

About the Author

About The Author

As a young student, John Milton (1608-1674) dreamed of bringing the poetic elocution of Homer and Virgil to the English language. Milton realized this dream with his graceful, sonorous Paradise Lost, now considered the most influential epic poem in English literature. In sublime poetry of extraordinary beauty, Paradise Lost has inspired generations of artists and their works, ranging from the Romantic poets to the books of J. R. R. Tolkien.

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