The Acrostic Paradise Lost by John Milton and Terrance Lindall
The first ever acrostic that tells the story as the proem goes along. Contains most of Lindall's art for Paradise Lost. Signed and numbered hardcover is $300. milton@wahcenter.net
The first ever acrostic that tells the story as the proem goes along. Contains most of Lindall's art for Paradise Lost. Signed and numbered hardcover is $300. milton@wahcenter.net
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Book 5, Raphael Arrives to Warn Adam & Eve of Satan’s Plot<br />
Raphael steps down the eastern climb,<br />
A seraph winged into the blissful field.<br />
Plumes he shook <strong>and</strong> with grace so fair, <strong>and</strong><br />
Heav’nly fragrance filled the air.<br />
And som message high they guessed the pair.<br />
Eve then Adam hasted hither, she with wondering stare<br />
Looking eastward among the trees.<br />
Angelic virtue Dazles, though Adam not awed.<br />
Rose <strong>and</strong> odor from the shrub unfum’d <strong>and</strong><br />
Raphael walks forth, Adam bowing.<br />
In naked majesty our primitive great sire<br />
Viewing his god-like guest thus said,<br />
“Ev’n no place but Heav’n can thee contain<br />
So yet do honour these two onely.”<br />
“Adam, I therefore came, lead on then to thy Bowre.<br />
Nor art thou such created in this place, this here<br />
Dwelling to oft invite like myself to visit thee.”<br />
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