L' Allegro And Other Poems And Paradise Lost, Books 1-3 (1896)

Contrasting themes of joy and melancholy are explored in L'Allegro and Il Penseroso, while Comus presents a narrative of a young woman's encounter with the god of revelry. The collection also includes the first three books of Paradise Lost, detailing the fall of Adam and Eve from Eden. Renowned for its grandeur and complexity, this anthology showcases John Milton's most celebrated works, enriched with a biographical sketch, introductions, and notes. It serves as a significant resource for enthusiasts of English literature and poetry.