David Miller argued that this work, which describes "turneys and trophies" and "the story of a Cambuscan bold," is all about celebrating Christianity, despite its many classical allusions to characters like Memnon and Philomela.
David Miller argued that this work, which describes "turneys and trophies" and "the story of a Cambuscan bold," is all about celebrating Christianity, despite its many classical allusions to characters like Memnon and Philomela. Towards the end, its speaker describes an ideal location to turn old in as "the Hairy Gown and Mossy Cell," where he can sit and look at the stars. Lines 82 and 83 of this octosyllabic work celebrate both "the Cricket on the Hearth" and "the Belman's drowsie charm" in some far removed place. The poem opens with the line, "Hence vain deluding joyes/ the brood of folly without father bred," which sets the tone for its rejection of mirth. For ten points, identify this invocation to contemplative melancholy, a companion piece to "L'Allegro" written by John Milton.
David Miller argued that this work, which describes "turneys and trophies" and "the story of a Cambuscan bold," is all about celebrating Christianity, despite its many classical allusions to characters like Memnon and Philomela.
“{Il Penseroso}”