Milton's Comus by John Milton
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About this eBook
| Author | Milton, John, 1608-1674 |
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| Editor | Bell, William, 1860-1940 |
| Title | Milton's Comus |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Milton's Comus" by John Milton is a lyrical masque written in the early 17th century. This poem explores themes of virtue, temptation, and the conflict between chastity and indulgence, encapsulated in the narrative of the character Comus, who represents sensuality and excess. The main storyline revolves around a young lady who faces temptation but ultimately upholds her virtue, aided by her brothers and an attendant spirit. The beginning of "Comus" introduces us to an ethereal attendant spirit, tasked with protecting the children of a noble Earl as they navigate a dark and enchanted forest. The spirit reflects on the world above and below, contrasting the divine with the tempting, corrupted realm of Comus, who is portrayed as a sorcerer adept in leading innocents astray. As the lady becomes separated from her brothers, she encounters Comus, who attempts to seduce her with promises of pleasure, setting the stage for the ensuing battle between virtue and vice. This opening segment highlights the overarching themes of the masque and lays the groundwork for the moral conflict that unfolds throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19819 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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