Poetical Works is the title of collected editions of Milton's verse, the first appearing in 1645 as his early poems gathered in one volume. It includes the Nativity ode, L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, Lycidas, the masque Comus and a number of sonnets, with later editions adding the epics. It shows how the young poet trained himself in classical and Christian traditions, and offers a broad view of his art.
Quotes
Tomorrow to fresh woods, and pastures new.
HAIL native Language, that by sinews weak Didst move my first endeavouring tongue to speak,
Sweet Echo, sweetest Nymph that liv'st unseen 230 Within thy airy shell