Milton Memorial Lectures, 1908: Read Before the Royal Society of Literature, With an Introduction (Classic Reprint)

Ames, Percy W.

ISBN 10: 1331550637 / ISBN 13: 9781331550631

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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250 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.53 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Milton Memorial Lectures, 1908: Read Before the Royal Society of Literature, With an Introduction (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331550637
• ISBN 13: 9781331550631
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.34 kilograms

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Synopsis

This book presents a series of essays written by esteemed literary scholars on the life, work, and enduring legacy of English poet John Milton. The essays commemorate the 300th anniversary of Milton's birth in 1608. The essays collectively position Milton as a literary giant whose themes, philosophy, and poetic forms have shaped the face of English literature. The scholars discuss the scope of Milton's literary output and his powerful use of language, imagery, and classical allusions, especially in his major works, Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes. They also explore Milton's influential political writings like his Areopagitica, his personal faith, as well as his impact on the literary and intellectual movements that followed him. These essays offer a fresh understanding of Milton's literary genius and the breadth of his contributions to the development of English literature.