John Milton
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"John Milton's Paradise Lost, an epic poem on the clash between God and his fallen angel, Satan, is a profound meditation on fate, free will, and divinity, and one of the most, beautiful works in world literature. Extracted from the Modern Library's highly acclaimed The Complete Poetry and Essential Prose of John Milton, this edition reflects up-to-date scholarship and includes a substantial introduction, fresh commentary, and other features - annotations...
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Areopagitica: A speech for the Liberty of Unlicensed Printing to the Parliament of England is John Milton's famous tract against censorship. Published in 1644, Areopagitica is named after a speech by Isocrates, a fifth century BC Athenian orator. The work is counted as one of the most influential and inspired defenses of the right to freedom of expression in history. It is also a personal issue for Milton who was submitted to censorship
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John Milton's sequel to Paradise Lost chronicles the temptation of Christ as represented in the Gospel of Luke. This epic poem portrays Jesus Christ, the son of God, in a plain and human light. Told in a more straight-forward manner, this work shows Milton's maturity as a poet as he attempts to reverse the "loss" of Paradise.
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The epic poem Paradise Lost tells the story of the fall of man. The poem details Satan's journey to the Garden of Eden and his intent to destroy God's new creation, and examines the personalities and motivations of Adam and Eve, before and after the fateful temptation. Paradise Regained was published four years after Paradise Lost, and alternatively focuses on the temptation of Christ and the recapturing on all that man had lost in Paradise Lost....
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Plongez dans l'épopée poétique intemporelle de "Le Paradis perdu" de John Milton, un chef-d'œuvre de la littérature anglaise. Ce poème épique vous transporte au cœur d'une lutte cosmique entre le bien et le mal, explorant les thèmes de la chute de l'homme, de la rédemption et de la quête de sens. Suivez le destin de Satan, chassé du paradis et déterminé à corrompre l'humanité, ainsi que celui d'Adam et Ève, les premiers hommes confrontés...
6) Areopagítica
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Casi diez años después de haber publicado su Areopagítica (1644), John Milton declaró cuál había sido su propósito al llevar tan atrevido discurso ante el Parlamento inglés: "Librar a la prensa de las restricciones con las que fuere lastrada, de manera que el poder de determinar lo que era verdad y lo que era mentira, lo que había de publicarse y lo que había de suprimirse, dejare de confiarse a unos cuantos individuos iletrados e ignorantes,...
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John Milton is most famously remembered for his epic narrative "Paradise Lost" and its sequel "Paradise Regained". In addition to these classic works Milton wrote several shorter pieces. These shorter works are collected together in this volume and include the following: "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity;" "A Paraphrase on Psalm CXIV;" "Psalm CXXXVI;" "On the Death of a Fair Infant Dying of a Cough;" "At a Vacation Exercise in the College, Part...
9) The Practical Bee-Keeper: Or, Concise and Plain Instructions for the Management of Bees and Hives
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"The Practical Bee-Keeper" is a complete and comprehensive guide to bee-keeping, containing chapters on everything from the natural history and society of beers, to setting up and managing a successful apiary. Although old, this profusely-illustrated guide contains information still relevant for the modern enthusiast with a practical interest in bee-keeping. Contents include: "Importance of the Bee to Man", "Its Three Sexes", "Its Sting", "Age of...
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"Tuer un homme, c'est détruire une créature raisonnable ; mais étouffer un bon livre c'est tuer la raison elle-même. On ne peut pas regarder la censure des livres comme une méthode dictée par la sagesse ; car, si c'était un moyen sage, il faudrait l'appliquer à tout ; il n'y aurait pas de raison pour qu'on s'en servit pour les livres, plutt que pour toute autre chose ; c'est là sans doute une invincible démonstration que ce moyen n'est bon...
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Paradise Lost depicts both the adventures of Satan and the lives of Adam and Eve. Beginning with Satan's promise to corrupt God's Earth, Milton tells the tale of how Satan entered the Garden of Eden and filled Adam and Eve's angelic existence with sin. Written in blank verse, this seventeenth-century English poem solidified Milton's reputation as one of the greatest poets of his time. John Milton's sequel to Paradise Lost chronicles the temptation...
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Comus – Illustrated by Arthur Rackham and written by John Milton is considered one of Milton's timeless pieces. John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England 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), written in blank verse. Milton's poetry and...
15) Samson Agonistes
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John Milton's 'dramatic poem' was published in 1671, three years before the poet's death. Written in the form of a Greek tragedy, with the Chorus commenting on the action, it follows the biblical story of the blind Samson as he wreaks his revenge on the Philistines who have imprisoned him.
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Immerse yourself in the lyrical tapestry of "Short Poetry Collection 156 (Unabridged)," a timeless anthology featuring the finest works of John Milton and other literary luminaries. From the soaring sonnets of Shakespeare to the poignant verses of Keats, this collection offers a kaleidoscope of emotions, profound insights, and enduring beauty. Each poem is a masterpiece, a testament to the power of language to capture the human experience in all its...
17) John Milton
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Everyman's poetry volume 2
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©1996
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Best known for his masterpiece "Paradise Lost", Milton was also a master of subtle lyric harmony. This book contains both texts and commentary.
20) Areopagitica
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From the author of the esteemed epic poem, Paradise Lost, comes one history's most influential arguments against censorship. John Milton was known for his linguistic genius and political activity, often writing to support his views. During the height of the English Civil War, Milton published Areopagitica. Structured like an oral speech but delivered by pamphlets that Milton illegally printed and distributed, Areopagitica argues against censorship...