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
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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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Table of contents
1From the Preface to 'A Defence of the English People'
38OF THAT SORT OF DRAMATIC POEM WHICH IS CALLED TRAGEDY
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"'
39THE ARGUMENT
3To Charles Diodati, Milton's schoolfellow at St. Paul's School, and his dearest friend
40THE PERSONS
4To Alexander Gill, Jr. (Familiar Letters, No. III.)
41SAMSON AGONISTES
5To Thomas Young. (Familiar Letters, No. IV.)
42A Defence of the People of England
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6To Charles Diodati,
43The Second Defence of the People of England
7Prolusiones quædam Oratoriæ
44To Charles Diodati
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
45To Alexander Gill, Jr. (Familiar Letters, No. III.)
9To Alexander Gill, Jr. (Familiar Letters, No. V.)
46To Thomas Young. (Familiar Letters, No. IV.)
10To Charles Diodati. (Familiar Letters, No. VI.)
47To Charles Diodati, making a Stay in the Country
11To Charles Diodati. (Familiar Letters, No. VII.)
48Ad Patrem
12To Benedetto Bonmattei of Florence. (Familiar Letters, No. VIII.)
49An English Letter to a Friend
13Mansus
50To Alexander Gill, Jr. (Familiar Letters, No. V.)
14From the 'Areopagitica: a speech for the liberty of unlicensed printing. To the Parliament of England'
51To Charles Diodati. (Familiar Letters, No. VI.)
15To Lucas Holstenius in the Vatican at Rome. (Familiar Letters, No. IX.)
52To Benedetto Bonmattei of Florence. (Familiar Letters, No. VIII.)
16Epitaphium Damonis
53Mansus
17From 'Of Reformation in England'
54Areopagitica
18From 'Animadversions upon the Remonstrant's Defence,' etc.
55To Lucas Holstenius. (Familiar Letters, No. IX.)
19From 'The Reason of Church Government urged against Prelaty'
56Epitaphium Damonis
20From 'Apology for Smectymnuus'
57Of Reformation in England
21To Carlo Dati, Nobleman of Florence. (Familiar Letters, No. X.)
58Animadversions upon the Remonstrant's Defence, etc.
22On his Blindness
59The Reason of Church Government urged against Prelaty
23To the most distinguished Leonard Philaras, of Athens, Ambassador from the Duke of Parma to the King of France. (Familiar Letters, No. XII.)
60To Carlo Dati. (Familiar Letters, No. X.)
24To Henry Oldenburg, agent for the city of Bremen in Lower Saxony with the Commonwealth. (Familiar Letters, No. XIV.)
61On his Blindness
25To Leonard Philaras, Athenian. (Familiar Letters, No. XV.)
62To Leonard Philaras. (Familiar Letters, No. XII.)
26To Cyriac Skinner
63To Henry Oldenburg. (Familiar Letters, No. XIV.)
27On his deceased wife
64To Leonard Philaras. (Familiar Letters, No. XV.)
28To the most accomplished Emeric Bigot. (Familiar Letters, No. XXI.)
65To Cyriac Skinner
29To Henry Oldenburg. (Familiar Letters, No. XXIX.)
66On his deceased wife
30From 'Considerations touching the Likeliest Means to remove Hirelings out of the Church.' (August, 1659)
67To Emeric Bigot. (Familiar Letters, No. XXI.)
31Autobiographic passages in the 'Paradise Lost'
68Autobiographic passages in the Paradise Lost
32To the very distinguished Peter Heimbach, Councillor to the Elector of Brandenburg. (Familiar Letters, No. XXXI.)
69Letter to Peter Heimbach. (Familiar Letters, No. XXXI.)
33From 'The Reason of Church Government urged against Prelaty.' Chap. I.
70Passages in which Milton's Idea of True Liberty is Set Forth
34Peroration of 'The Second Defence of the People of England'
71Comus
35On the Detraction which followed upon my Writing Certain Treatises
72Lycidas
36THE PERSONS
73Samson Agonistes
37LYCIDAS
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