An Introduction to the Prose and Poetical Works of John Milton
Comprising All the Autobiographic Passages in His Works, the More Explicit Presentations of His Ideas of True LibertyBy John Milton
Length10h 2m
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In "An Introduction to the Prose and Poetical Works of John Milton," the author meticulously examines Milton's expansive oeuvre, offering readers a comprehensive lens through which to appreciate his groundbreaking contributions to English literature. The book is structured to juxtapose his poetic masterpieces with his fervent prose, highlighting themes of freedom, individualism, and the divine. Milton's use of blank verse and intricate imagery not only propels his narratives but also reflects the socio-political turbulence of 17th-century England, making the work relevant to the study of the English Renaissance and the evolution of poetic forms. John Milton (1608-1674), a seminal figure in literary history, was deeply influenced by the tumultuous events of his time, including the Civil War and the Interregnum. His passionate advocacy for personal liberties and challenges to ecclesiastical authority infuse his writings with an urgency that resonates today. A scholar, poet, and political figure, Milton's diverse experiences, including his time spent in Italy and as a civil servant for the Commonwealth, shaped his literary voice and cemented his role as a champion of both art and freedom. I highly recommend this book to scholars, students, and lovers of literature alike. It serves as an essential gateway to understanding Milton's complex body of work, providing insightful analyses that unravel the intricate relationship between his life experiences and literary output. Whether you are a seasoned Miltonist or a newcomer to his writings, this introduction will enrich your appreciation for one of the greatest poets in the English language.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length10 hrs 2 mins
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Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1From the Preface to 'A Defence of the English People'
2From the 'Second Defence of the People of England in Reply to an Anonymous Libel, entitled "The Cry of the Royal Blood to Heaven against the English Parricides"'
3To Charles Diodati, Milton's schoolfellow at St. Paul's School, and his dearest friend
4To Alexander Gill, Jr. (Familiar Letters, No. III.)
5To Thomas Young. (Familiar Letters, No. IV.)
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6To Charles Diodati,
7Prolusiones quædam Oratoriæ
8An English letter to a friend (unknown), who, it appears, had been calling him to account for his apparent indifference as to his work in life
9To Alexander Gill, Jr. (Familiar Letters, No. V.)
10To Charles Diodati. (Familiar Letters, No. VI.)
11To Charles Diodati. (Familiar Letters, No. VII.)
12To Benedetto Bonmattei of Florence. (Familiar Letters, No. VIII.)
13Mansus
14From the 'Areopagitica: a speech for the liberty of unlicensed printing. To the Parliament of England'
15To Lucas Holstenius in the Vatican at Rome. (Familiar Letters, No. IX.)
16Epitaphium Damonis
17From 'Of Reformation in England'
18From 'Animadversions upon the Remonstrant's Defence,' etc.
19From 'The Reason of Church Government urged against Prelaty'
20From 'Apology for Smectymnuus'
21To Carlo Dati, Nobleman of Florence. (Familiar Letters, No. X.)
22On his Blindness
23To the most distinguished Leonard Philaras, of Athens, Ambassador from the Duke of Parma to the King of France. (Familiar Letters, No. XII.)
24To Henry Oldenburg, agent for the city of Bremen in Lower Saxony with the Commonwealth. (Familiar Letters, No. XIV.)
25To Leonard Philaras, Athenian. (Familiar Letters, No. XV.)
26To Cyriac Skinner
27On his deceased wife
28To the most accomplished Emeric Bigot. (Familiar Letters, No. XXI.)
29To Henry Oldenburg. (Familiar Letters, No. XXIX.)
30From 'Considerations touching the Likeliest Means to remove Hirelings out of the Church.' (August, 1659)
31Autobiographic passages in the 'Paradise Lost'
32To the very distinguished Peter Heimbach, Councillor to the Elector of Brandenburg. (Familiar Letters, No. XXXI.)
33From 'The Reason of Church Government urged against Prelaty.' Chap. I.
34Peroration of 'The Second Defence of the People of England'
35On the Detraction which followed upon my Writing Certain Treatises
36THE PERSONS
37LYCIDAS
38OF THAT SORT OF DRAMATIC POEM WHICH IS CALLED TRAGEDY
39THE ARGUMENT
40THE PERSONS
41SAMSON AGONISTES
42A Defence of the People of England
43The Second Defence of the People of England
44To Charles Diodati
45To Alexander Gill, Jr. (Familiar Letters, No. III.)
46To Thomas Young. (Familiar Letters, No. IV.)
47To Charles Diodati, making a Stay in the Country
48Ad Patrem
49An English Letter to a Friend
50To Alexander Gill, Jr. (Familiar Letters, No. V.)
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