Experience the artistry and genius of John Milton with Comus, his celebrated masque first performed in 1634. Set in the magical world of Arcadia, Comus tells the story of a virtuous young woman who becomes lost in the woods and is lured by the title character into a decadent, sensual banquet. As the night darkens and danger mounts, she must rely on her wits and her faith to emerge unscathed. Todd's masterful edition includes Milton's original text, extensive notes and commentary, and a wealth of contextual information, making it an essential volume for lovers of Milton and lovers of literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.