Comus is a masque, a courtly entertainment of verse, music and dance, written by Milton in the 1630s and later published. A young Lady becomes separated from her brothers in a dark wood and meets Comus, a charming enchanter who offers her a magical drink and urges her to indulge. The work contrasts temperance and self-indulgence, and celebrates the strength of virtue. Its lyrical poetry made it one of Milton's most admired early works.
Quotes
Mortals that would follow me, Love Virtue, she alone is free.
How charming is divine Philosophy!
Come, knit hands, and beat the ground, In a light fantastic round.
Before the starry threshold of Jove's CourtMy mansion is.