John Milton/E.P Dixwell: When I consider How My Light is Spent.
"When I Consider How My Light is Spent" is one of the best known sonnets of John Milton (1608–1674), written at the age of 44 when he became totally blind. It reflects on his feelings of despair and acceptance regarding his blindness, and illustrates Milton's internal struggle as he questions the value of his talents in light of his disability, ultimately concluding that serving God can also mean enduring hardships with grace. Through this work, Milton emphasizes that even those who cannot actively contribute still hold value in their patience and acceptance of God's will.”
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