Lycidas by John Milton
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The question is asking for information about 'Lycidas' by John Milton, which is a poem that addresses themes of loss and mourning, and reflects on the nature of poetry and fame.
Answer
John Milton's 'Lycidas' mourns the death of his friend Edward King.
John Milton wrote 'Lycidas' to mourn the death of his friend Edward King, who drowned in 1637.
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John Milton wrote 'Lycidas' to mourn the death of his friend Edward King, who drowned in 1637.
More Information
Lycidas is considered one of the finest examples of a pastoral elegy, a literary form that involves the mourning of a loss in a rural setting.
Sources
- Lycidas Summary & Analysis by John Milton - LitCharts - litcharts.com
- Lycidas - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Poem of the week: Lycidas by John Milton - The Guardian - theguardian.com
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