L'Allegro and Other Poems and Paradise Lost, Books 1-3 is a collection of poems by the renowned English poet John Milton, originally published in 1896. The book includes a selection of Milton's most famous works, including L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, Comus, and Paradise Lost, Books 1-3.L'Allegro and Il Penseroso are two contrasting poems that explore the themes of joy and melancholy, respectively. Comus is a masque, or a type of theatrical performance, that tells the story of a young woman who is lost in the woods and encounters the god of revelry, Comus. Paradise Lost, Books 1-3, is an epic poem that tells the story of the fall of Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.Milton's poetry is known for its grandeur, beauty, and complexity, and this collection showcases some of his most celebrated works. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, poetry, or the works of John Milton.With A Biographical Sketch , Introductions, And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.