Milton's ComusIn 'Milton's Comus,' John Milton explores themes of morality, temptation, and virtue through poetic language and complex characters. Written in the 17th century, the play showcases Milton's mastery of blank verse and his deep understanding of classical literature, making it a significant piece in the literary context of the time. The story follows a virtuous young woman who is tempted by Comus, a figure representing temptation and corruption, but ultimately triumphs through her steadfastness and virtue. The play is a compelling blend of drama, poetry, and moral allegory that resonates with readers even centuries later. As one of Milton's lesser-known works, 'Comus' provides valuable insight into his evolving style and themes, making it a noteworthy addition to his body of work. |
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Abbott adjective adverb Agon allusion ambrosial Belphoebe Ben Jonson Bridgewater bright called charm chastity Chaucer Circe clause cognate common comp Compare Comus connected Corineus dance darkness dative daughter denote divine Earl of Bridgewater earth Elder Brother Elizabethan English enchantments epithet etymologically evil eyes Faerie Faerie Queene fair flowers frequently goddess gods Greek hallo hath Heaven hence Hymn Nat Il Pens Il Penseroso immortal Jonson L'Alleg L'Allegro Lady Latin Locrine Lord Brackley Lost Lycidas magic mask masque Masson meaning Milton Moly mortal Nereus night nightingale noun nymph Odyssey Ovid participle Pens Penseroso phrase pleasure poem poet prefix preposition pronoun Queen radically refers Sabrina Second Brother sense Shakespeare shepherd Skeat song Sons of Vulcan soul spells Spenser Spirit stars sweet syllable thee thou Thyrsis verb virgin Virtue Warton wings wood word youth