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Milton: Minor Poems

by John Milton (1608–1674)

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  • 53 chapters
  • Reading level: 8th & 9th grade

"Milton: Minor Poems" by John Milton is a collection published in 1645. This volume gathers Milton's early poetry in English and Latin, showcasing his work across various genres before his famous epic "Paradise Lost." The collection includes celebrated pieces like "Lycidas" and "Comus," revealing a young poet exploring different forms and themes. With its mix of languages and styles, the volume presents Milton as a "future poet" preparing for greater works, though scholars debate whether it hints at his later republican politics or simply displays youthful experimentation.

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  • English poetry · Early modern, 1500-1700

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Chapter I

This is the month, and this the happy morn,
Wherein the Son of Heaven's eternal King,
Of wedded maid and virgin mother born,
Our great redemption from above did bring;
For so the holy sages once did sing, 5
That he our deadly forfeit should release,
And with his Father work us a perpetual peace.

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Contents

Show all 53 chapters
  1. Preface
  2. Chapter I
  3. Chapter II
  4. Chapter III
  5. Chapter IV
  6. Chapter I
  7. Chapter II
  8. Chapter III
  9. Chapter IV
  10. Chapter V
  11. Chapter VI
  12. Chapter VII
  13. Chapter VIII
  14. Chapter IX
  15. Chapter X
  16. Chapter XI
  17. Chapter XII
  18. Chapter XIII
  19. Chapter XIV
  20. Chapter XV
  21. Chapter XVI
  22. Chapter XVII
  23. Chapter XVIII
  24. Chapter XIX
  25. Chapter XX
  26. Chapter XXI
  27. Chapter XXII
  28. Chapter XXIII
  29. Chapter XXIV
  30. Chapter XXV
  31. Chapter XXVI
  32. Chapter XXVII
  33. Chapter I
  34. Chapter II
  35. Chapter VIII
  36. Chapter IX
  37. Chapter X
  38. Chapter XIII
  39. Chapter XV
  40. Chapter XVI
  41. Chapter XVII
  42. Chapter XVIII
  43. Chapter XIX
  44. Chapter XX
  45. Chapter XXI
  46. Chapter XXII
  47. Chapter XXIII
  48. Chapter I
  49. Chapter XVI
  50. Chapter XIX
  51. Chapter XX
  52. Chapter XXI
  53. Chapter XXIII

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This free edition of Milton: Minor Poems by John Milton comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #31706, released 2010-03-20. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Poetry, British Literature.

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