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Happy 400th, John Milton

December 10th, 2008 by eNotes



Yesterday marked the 400th anniversary of John Milton’s birth. Though he died more than a hundred years before its inception, John Milton is considered one of the forefathers of the Romantic period. His seminal work, the epic poem Paradise Lost, influenced Romantic and Gothic writers such as Mary Shelley, whose novel Frankenstein even features a quote from Milton’s masterpiece.

Congratulations to President Elect Barack Obama

November 5th, 2008 by eNotes

President Elect Barack Obama

In an historic election, Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States of America. Discuss the election in the Law and Politics group.

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irenic: promoting peace.

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yen: a strong desire or inclination.

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denouement: the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work.

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aegis: a shield; protection.

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dotage: feebleness of mind due to old age.

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augury: an omen; prediction.

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callow: immature.

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logorrhea: excessive talkativeness.

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