Explore the rich tapestry of one of literature's most iconic figures in 'The Life of the Author: John Milton'. This comprehensive biography delves into the remarkable life of John Milton, a pivotal writer whose works shaped the cultural landscape of 17th century England. In this meticulously researched book, readers will gain insight into Milton's poetry and prose, his political activism, and the historical context that influenced his revolutionary ideas.

From his famous epic 'Paradise Lost' to his role as a pamphleteer during the turbulent political upheaval of his time, Milton's life is a testament to the power of words and ideas. Discover how he navigated challenges, including blindness and societal opposition, while remaining a steadfast advocate for freedom and equality. This biography, penned by a leading scholar in Milton studies, provides a detailed assessment of his contributions to literature and explores the myths that surround his legacy.

Whether you are a literature enthusiast, student, or simply curious about this remarkable author, 'The Life of the Author: John Milton' offers invaluable insights into both the man and his monumental works. With 224 pages of engaging content and a brand new condition, this essential read is ideal for anyone interested in literary history.

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ISBN: 9781119621560 | Year: 2021 | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119621560
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224


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THE LIFE OF THE AUTHOR


An expansive biography of John Milton, including an assessment of his poetry and prose and an account of the ways in which he has been presented over the past three and a half centuries?written by a leading scholar in the field

It is hard to overstate the role that John Milton played in the historical, political and literary controversies of seventeenth century England; his writings and very life challenged the status quo. Living through one of the most tumultuous periods in British history, Milton was involved at every turn. Struggling to reconcile his private beliefs with his involvement with a radical political experiment, a republic which involved the killing of the monarch, his star rose and fell several times during his life. Married three times, struck blind at a cruelly early age, he was a famed pamphleteer and political activist whose revolutionary political credos placed him in mortal danger after the Restoration. Milton?s varied life makes for fascinating reading but it also produced some of the most important poetry in the English language. Paradise Lost, the only poem in English recognized as an epic, challenged conventional thinking on widespread topics from religion and gender equality to the fundamental question of why we behave as we do.

This fascinating new biography is divided into two parts. The first separates the man from the myth, and elucidates the complicated details of Milton?s life from his early years as a literary artist uncertain of his destiny, through his work as a propagandist for the Cromwellian republic, to his rewriting of the Old Testament story of the Fall