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Shakespeare vs. Milton: A Literary Duel
This chapter examines the literary merits of Shakespeare and Milton, focusing on critiques from figures like A.E. Housman and T.S. Eliot. It contrasts Shakespeare's creative instinct with Milton's scholarly approach, while reflecting on the evolution of English literary language and the sense of loss regarding its heightened traditions.
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