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Hollis Robbins's avatar

Wonderfully done Henry. Thank you for piecing out the Milton influences so well -- I learn from you!

Henry Oliver's avatar

Oh I’m so pleased to hear that! I saw the whole thing quite differently once I found that Milton reference (can’t remember who pointed it out to me...) Hayden runs so deep, so quietly.

Gaye Ingram's avatar

What a fine reading of this sonnet. I've always admired it and often thought of "darkness visible," but don't believe I've ever seen that noted before. I'd never seen the original version either. What a sad thing it is beside the final version. The original really does not sound like Hayden at all to me. Thank you for an enlightening experience.

Henry Oliver's avatar

I feel the same about the original--he made good edits!

melindawrubin's avatar

Such an insightful and interesting talk-- thank you so much.

Henry Oliver's avatar

Glad you liked it!