Milton: Poems (Poetry Library) - Softcover

Daiches, David; Milton, John; Lerner, Laurence

 
9780140585056: Milton: Poems (Poetry Library)

Synopsis

Fired by moral convictions and shaped by classical forms, Milton's achievements have never ceased to influence succeeding generations of writers and readers. Laurence Lerner's selection forms an introduction to his work, and includes much of "Paradise Lost" and the entirety of "Samson Agonistes".

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About the Author

One of the greatest of English poets, John Milton (1609–74) is best known for his immortal epic,Paradise Lost. A prolific pamphleteer and polemicist, he is also a giant in the history of political thought and philosophy who opposed state-sponsored religion and championed liberty of conscience.

Synopsis

Fired by moral convictions and shaped by classical forms, Milton's achievements have never ceased to influence succeeding generations of writers and readers. Laurence Lerner's selection forms an introduction to his work, and includes much of "Paradise Lost" and the entirety of "Samson Agonistes".

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