Comus
Book • 1901
John Milton's "Comus: A Mask Presented at Ludlow Castle" is a lyrical and allegorical drama that celebrates virtue, reason, and temperance.
Commissioned for performance in 1634, the play follows the Lady, who becomes separated from her brothers in a forest and encounters the enchanter Comus.
Comus attempts to tempt the Lady with sensual pleasures, but she resists, guided by her inner strength and moral purity.
Milton's intricate verse explores themes of good versus evil, the power of chastity, and the importance of education.
Through its elegant language and profound philosophical insights, "Comus" remains a significant work in English literature.
Commissioned for performance in 1634, the play follows the Lady, who becomes separated from her brothers in a forest and encounters the enchanter Comus.
Comus attempts to tempt the Lady with sensual pleasures, but she resists, guided by her inner strength and moral purity.
Milton's intricate verse explores themes of good versus evil, the power of chastity, and the importance of education.
Through its elegant language and profound philosophical insights, "Comus" remains a significant work in English literature.
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