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AGE OF MILTON (1632-1660). By the Rev. J. H. B. MASTERMAN, M.A. With an Introduction, etc., by J. BASS MULLINGER, M.A. 2nd Edition. THE AGE OF DRYDEN (1660-1700). By RICHARD GARNETT, C.B., LL. D. 2nd Edition.

THE AGE OF POPE (1700-1744). By John Dennis. 4th Edition.

THE AGE OF JOHNSON (1744-1798). By THOMAS SECCOMBE.

THE AGE OF WORDSWORTH (1798-1832). By Professor C. H. HERFORD, Litt. D. 3rd Edition.

THE AGE OF TENNYSON (1830-1870). By Professor HUGH WALKER. 3rd Edition.

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THE AGE OF ALFRED. By H. FRANK HEATH, Ph.D.
THE AGE OF CHAUCER. By Professor HALES.
THE AGE OF SHAKESPEARE. BY THOMAS SECCOMBE.
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THE

AGE OF MILTON

BY THE

REV. J. HOWARD B. MASTERMAN, M.A.

SOMETIME LECTURER IN S. JOHN'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE

WITH AN INTRODUCTION, ETC., BY

J. BASS MULLINGER, M.A.

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