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Title: A Day with John Milton

Note: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "A Day with John Milton" by May Byron is a biographical account written during the early 20th century. This work provides readers with an intimate glimpse into the daily life of the renowned English poet John Milton, primarily focusing on a pivotal day in his life during the year 1665, shortly after the Restoration. The book explores the themes of creativity, isolation, and the struggles Milton faced in his personal relationships and his artistic ambitions. The narrative begins early in the morning, detailing Milton’s morning routine as he interacts with his three daughters, each revealing different dynamics in their familial relationships. Despite his physical afflictions, including blindness, Milton’s mind is vibrant and contemplative, reflecting on his political disappointments and his profound dedication to poetic expression. As he navigates through a series of encounters with family members, friends, and students, the book illustrates his profound thoughts on education, the nature of beauty, and the art of poetry, culminating in his monumental work, "Paradise Lost." Through engaging dialogue and reflective prose, Byron captures the essence of Milton’s character, intertwining historical context with vivid portrayals of both his struggles and his artistic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Byron, May, 1861-1936

Contributor: Milton, John, 1608-1674

Illustrator: Meteyard, Sidney, 1868-1947

EBook No.: 40130

Published: Jul 3, 2012

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Milton, John, 1608-1674

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T23:50:55Z A Day with John Milton

This edition has images.

Title: A Day with John Milton

Note: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Steven Brown and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "A Day with John Milton" by May Byron is a biographical account written during the early 20th century. This work provides readers with an intimate glimpse into the daily life of the renowned English poet John Milton, primarily focusing on a pivotal day in his life during the year 1665, shortly after the Restoration. The book explores the themes of creativity, isolation, and the struggles Milton faced in his personal relationships and his artistic ambitions. The narrative begins early in the morning, detailing Milton’s morning routine as he interacts with his three daughters, each revealing different dynamics in their familial relationships. Despite his physical afflictions, including blindness, Milton’s mind is vibrant and contemplative, reflecting on his political disappointments and his profound dedication to poetic expression. As he navigates through a series of encounters with family members, friends, and students, the book illustrates his profound thoughts on education, the nature of beauty, and the art of poetry, culminating in his monumental work, "Paradise Lost." Through engaging dialogue and reflective prose, Byron captures the essence of Milton’s character, intertwining historical context with vivid portrayals of both his struggles and his artistic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Byron, May, 1861-1936

Contributor: Milton, John, 1608-1674

Illustrator: Meteyard, Sidney, 1868-1947

EBook No.: 40130

Published: Jul 3, 2012

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Milton, John, 1608-1674

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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