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Day 78 - Harvard Classics - 90 Day Challenge




Nov 8: Milton's PARADISE REGAINED


Blind But Unconquered

Milton's indomitable courage kept him at his work even after he
lost his sight. Blind, he dictated a sequel to his "Paradise Lost,"
which he called "Paradise Regained."

Read from Milton's PARADISE REGAINED ........   Vol. 4, pp. 359-369


Nov 9: THE PSALMS


Once War Songs, Now Pious Prayers

The Psalms have been an inspiration to men in many ages. They
have become so associated with the peaceful spirit of Christianity
that we forget some of them were once war songs and songs of
triumph.

Read from THE PSALMS ..........................    Vol. 44, pp. 318-327


Nov 10: Goldsmith's THE DESERTED VILLAGE


A Poet Who Piped for His Supper

Goldsmith traveled through Belgium, France, and Italy, winning
his daily bread by playing at farmhouses. He wrote the
most brilliant comedy, the best novel, and the finest poem of
his age.

Read: Goldsmith's THE DESERTED VILLACE .........   Vol. 41, pp. 509-520


Nov 11: WHITMAN'S POEMS


America's Doughboy Glorified

The youth of America—typified in the doughboy of the past
war—was gloriously portrayed by Walt Whitman. He also sang
of the vast plains and the beauty of America.

Read: WHITMAN'S POEMS .................    Vol. 42, pp. 1402-1412