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Title: Milton
Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Milton" by Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh is a literary critique written in the early 20th century. The work presents a comprehensive examination of the life, poetry, and prose of John Milton, focusing particularly on his epic, "Paradise Lost." The author aims to unravel the complexities of Milton’s character, his artistic choices, and the political implications of his work, emphasizing the intensity and singularity of Milton's Puritanism and the impact it had on his writings. The opening of "Milton" sets the stage for a deep exploration of the poet's life, academic pursuits, and influences. It covers Milton's early education and formative years, including the significant cultural and political backdrop of 17th-century England that shaped his worldview. Raleigh delves into the notable absence of humor in Milton’s character, discussing how this might account for the divide between the poet's greatness and popular appreciation. The introduction highlights the difficulty critics face in appreciating Milton's distinct voice, laying the groundwork for further analysis of his writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir, 1861-1922
EBook No.: 21677
Published: Jun 4, 2007
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: Poets, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
Subject: Milton, John, 1608-1674
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Milton
Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Milton" by Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh is a literary critique written in the early 20th century. The work presents a comprehensive examination of the life, poetry, and prose of John Milton, focusing particularly on his epic, "Paradise Lost." The author aims to unravel the complexities of Milton’s character, his artistic choices, and the political implications of his work, emphasizing the intensity and singularity of Milton's Puritanism and the impact it had on his writings. The opening of "Milton" sets the stage for a deep exploration of the poet's life, academic pursuits, and influences. It covers Milton's early education and formative years, including the significant cultural and political backdrop of 17th-century England that shaped his worldview. Raleigh delves into the notable absence of humor in Milton’s character, discussing how this might account for the divide between the poet's greatness and popular appreciation. The introduction highlights the difficulty critics face in appreciating Milton's distinct voice, laying the groundwork for further analysis of his writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir, 1861-1922
EBook No.: 21677
Published: Jun 4, 2007
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: Poets, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
Subject: Milton, John, 1608-1674
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.