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17th century poetry

2 poems

John Milton

May 29, 2026November 1, 2025 by maximus

By john milton

John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughters in a dimly lit study, as painted by Eugène Delacroix.

A comprehensive biography of John Milton, tracing his life, works, and enduring influence on poetry, politics, and the idea of freedom.

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No Man Is An Island

May 29, 2026October 23, 2025 by maximus

By john donne

John Donne’s timeless meditation on human unity and mortality — a profound reminder that all souls are connected.

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