Description: This comprehensive guide offers unparalleled insights into the life and literary legacy of John Milton, widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the English language. Beyond a detailed biography of Milton, this book delves into the historical, literary, and theological contexts that shaped his iconic works, including 'Paradise Lost', 'Paradise Regained', 'Samson Agonistes', and his shorter poems. The author explores Milton's profound engagement with classical literature, Renaissance humanism, and Puritan thought, showcasing how these influences manifested in his epic poetry, dramatic verse, and political writings. The significance of Milton's contributions to English literature, the evolution of literary style, and the exploration of complex themes such as good versus evil, freedom, and the nature of heroism are thoroughly examined. This book serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers seeking a deeper understanding of Milton's life, works, and enduring impact on Western literature. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Book Title: Selected Poems of John Milton : L'allegro, Il Penseroso, Comus, Lycidas (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 116 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
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Genre: Poetry
Item Weight: 5.8 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: John Milton
Item Width: 6 in
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