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Poetical Works

With Notes And A Life Of The Author; Volume 2

2012 Released
492 Pages
8-12 Hours
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Nabu PressISBN 9781274134547

This second volume of "Poetical Works" by John Milton offers a comprehensive collection of his verse, accompanied by insightful notes and a detailed biography of the author. Explore Milton's profound contributions to English literature, including selections that showcase his mastery of language and his engagement with theological and philosophical themes.

This edition aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of Milton's life and the historical context that shaped his writing. The inclusion of biographical information enriches the reading experience, offering valuable perspectives on the man behind the poems.

Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone with an appreciation for classical poetry, this volume preserves the enduring legacy of one of England's greatest poets.

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John Milton

John Milton was a seventeenth-century English poet, polemicist, and civil servant in the government of Oliver Cromwell. Among Milton’s best-known works are the classic epic Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, considered one of the greatest accomplishments in English blank verse, and Samson Agonistes.

Writing during a period of tremendous religious and political change, Milton’s theology and politics were considered radical under King Charles I, found acceptance during the Commonwealth period, and were again out of fashion after the Restoration, when his literary reputation became a subject for debate due to his unrepentant republicanism. T.S. Eliot remarked that Milton’s poetry was the hardest to reflect upon without one’s own political and theological beliefs intruding.

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