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 9<br />
SATAN RETURNS TO EDEN AT MIDNIGHT<br />
Satan, in mediated fraud, conjuring spite<br />
And malice, fearless returned at midnight.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re with inspection deep he considered<br />
All <strong>and</strong> every creature which of all most<br />
Nigh opportune might serve his wiles as host.<br />
Erewhile finds he the serpent <strong>by</strong> his<br />
Narrow search, suttlest Beast of all.<br />
Thus he resolved it fit vessel to<br />
Enter <strong>and</strong> his dark suggestion hide.<br />
Resolved he thus for in the wiley<br />
Snake none would suspicious mark.<br />
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