John Milton

Broschiertes Buch

L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, Comus, and Lycidas

Beschreibung

Delve into the profound beauty and enduring artistry of John Milton with this carefully reproduced collection of his most celebrated shorter works. "L'Allegro" and "Il Penseroso," companion poems of contrasting moods, explore the joys of mirth and the solace of contemplation. "Comus," a masque performed at Ludlow Castle, presents a powerful allegory of virtue and temptation. And finally, "Lycidas," a pastoral elegy, mourns the loss of a friend with exquisite poetic expression. This volume showcases Milton's mastery of language and his profound engagement with themes of morality, beauty, and the human condition. A cornerstone of English literature, these works offer timeless insights into the complexities of life and the enduring power of poetry. Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone seeking to experience the brilliance of one of history's greatest poets. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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John Milton (9 December 1608 - 8 November 1674) was an English poet and intellectual, who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost (1667). Writing in English, Latin, Greek, and Italian, he achieved international renown within his lifetime, and his celebrated Areopagitica (1644), written in condemnation of pre-publication censorship, is among history's most influential and impassioned defences of freedom of speech and freedom of the press. His desire for freedom extended into his style: he introduced new words (coined from Latin) to the English language, and was the first modern writer to employ non-rhymed verse outside of the theatre or translations. William Hayley's 1796 biography called him the greatest English author, and he remains generally regarded as one of the preeminent writers in the English language, though critical reception has oscillated in the centuries since his death (often on account of his republicanism). Samuel Johnson praised Paradise Lost as "a poem which...with respect to design may claim the first place, and with respect to performance, the second, among the productions of the human mind," though he (a Tory and recipient of royal patronage) described Milton's politics as those of an "acrimonious and surly republican." Poets such as William Blake, William Wordsworth and Thomas Hardy revered him.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 46
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 77g
• ISBN-13: 9781022923645
• ISBN-10: 1022923641
• Artikelnr.: 74071581