The Complete Poems of John Milton

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The collection features 51 volumes of essential writings spanning literature, philosophy, history, and mythology, curated by Charles William Eliot, Harvard's longest-serving president. Known as "Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf," this anthology reflects Eliot's vision that a comprehensive liberal education can be achieved through a carefully selected assortment of classic texts, all of which can fit within five feet of shelf space. Originally published between 1909 and 1917, it serves as a foundational resource for readers seeking intellectual enrichment.