He hears
On all sides, from innumerable tongues
A dismal universal hiss, the sound
Of public scorn.

John Milton

Paradise Lost

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Topic

Haters gonna hate Criticism from others

Author

John Milton

Source

Paradise Lost

Medium

Poem

Genre

Epic poem Religious literature

Language

English

Time

1667 1660s 17th century

Era

European Renaissance

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Milton, John. Paradise Lost. London: Samuel Simmons, 1667, bk. 9, I. 506-509.

Current Citation

"Paradise Lost." John Milton: Major Works, edited by Stephen Orgel and Jonathan Goldberg. Oxford University Press, 2008, bk. 10, I. 506-509.

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Author

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Genre
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

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Current Citation

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