Lycidas
By John Milton
1638
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This book is an elegy, a poem mourning the loss of a young man named Lycidas. The author, a fellow shepherd, laments the death of his friend, drowned at sea, and reflects on the transience of life and the power of art to immortalize the dead. The poem is rich in classical allusions and imagery, and explores themes of grief, loss, and the search for meaning in a world marked by suffering. Through its exploration of these universal themes, this book offers solace to those who have experienced loss and celebrates the enduring power of human connection.
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