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Milton almost requires a solemn service of music to be played before you enter upon him. But he brings his music, to which who listen had need bring docile thoughts and purged ears.

Charles Lamb

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Charles Lamb
Age: 59 †
Born: 1775
Born: February 10
Died: 1834
Died: December 27
Literary Critic
Playwright
Poet
Writer
London
England
Almost
Requires
Reading
Brings
Upon
Service
Music
Ears
Purged
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Played
Docile
Needs
Thoughts
Milton
Listen
Solemn
Bring
Enter

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