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The Odd and Eccentric Writing Rituals of 10 Famous Writers

John Milton Milton’s Paradise Lost is a classic piece of literature, and many have read it completely unaware of the fact that Milton didn’t write it. He couldn’t write it because Milton was blind. Instead, the English poet dictated it to a secretary.

17 Inexpensive Ideas to Add Some Style to Your Kitchen

Traditional Kitchen by Milton Interior Designers & Decorators E.R. Miller Photo by John Gillooly/PEI 4. Don't be afraid to add a splash of color with a bright floor mat. Traditional Kitchen by Milton Interior Designers & Decorators E.R. Miller Photo by John Gillooly/PEI 5.

Who Knew? Ancient Art Hidden in Old Books!

Latin and Italian poems of Milton, 1808 by John Milton The Inn at Edmonton 20. Marmion, 1811 by Sir Walter Scott Lindesfarne Abbey 21. The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, 1863 by Alexander Pope 22. Poems by William Cowper, Esq., v.1 1808 by William Cowper 23.

7 Evocative William Wordsworth Poems to Reflect On

London 1802 Wordsworth addresses the poet John Milton (1608-74) in this sonnet, wishing Milton were still alive as his country, England, needs him today. England has become sluggish and corrupt in every way, felt the poet. Everyone has been selfish.

You Don't See a Lot of Vintage Portraits Like These...

This is a digitized album of 19th-century portraits shot by Charles Milton Bell. Bell came from a Washington-based family of photographers, and over his career, he produced more than 25,000 glass plate negatives. These were recently digitized by the Library of Congress for the public's free use.

These Words Wouldn’t Exist Without These 10 Famous Authors

Pandemonium In his masterpiece, Paradise Lost , John Milton gives a name to the capital city in Hell - Pandæmonium . To this day, we think of the word as a place of utter chaos and evil.

I Can’t Take My Eyes off These Gorgeous Lion Paintings

‘The Fall of Man’ from Milton's ‘Paradise Lost’ (1877) by George Bouverie Goddard Image source: Wikimedia Commons [related_articles] 8. “Couple of Lions” (1901) by Gustav Wertheimer Image source: Wikimedia Commons 9.

25 Hilarious Before-and-After Photos of Parenthood!

Milton Berle Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home - Phyllis Driller The quickest way for a parent to get a child's attention is to sit down and look comfortable - Lane Olinghose A two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don't have a top

Hilarious: Before Being a Parent, and AFTER Being One...

Milton Berle Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home - Phyllis Driller The quickest way for a parent to get a child's attention is to sit down and look comfortable - Lane Olinghose A two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don't have a top

The Tale of 3 Jesus Christs Who Were Made to Live Together

That's exactly what psychologist Milton Rokeach asked himself as he prepared for a psychological experiment which would end up breaching the lines of ethics and morality while trying to find a cure for delusions.

This is How Prison Cells Vary Between Countries...

Otago Corrections Facility, Milburn, New Zealand This prison has been dubbed the “Milton Hilton” – a place where prisoners can relax in luxury while they carry out their time. The Otago Corrections Facility in New Zealand looks more like a teenager’s bedroom than a prison.

24 Classic Books That Give You Important Life Lessons

Of Mice and Men chronicles the experiences of George Milton and Lennie Small - two displaced migrant ranch workers who dream of owning their own farm during the Great Depression. To achieve that dream, the two friends need to find work.