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- Title
Milton's Nativity Ode: "O What A Mask Was There"
- Authors
Dobin, Howard
- Abstract
The article analyzes the poem "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" by John Milton. According to the author, Milton's poem is critical of masques, a form of lyrics and entertainment that praised kings, and focuses attention on Jesus Christ rather than earthly rulers. Other topics covered include the theme of peace in the poem, personification, and a history of masques.
- Subjects
ON the Morning of Christ's Nativity (Poem : Milton); MILTON, John, 1608-1674; MASQUES; BIRTH of Jesus Christ; PEACE in literature; PERSONIFICATION in literature
- Publication
Milton Quarterly, 1983, Vol 17, Issue 3, p71
- ISSN
0026-4326
- Publication type
Poetry Review
- DOI
10.1111/j.1094-348X.1983.tb00557.x