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| − | '''John Milton''' (1608-74) was an English poet and writer, whose most famous work, the epic poem ''[[Paradise Lost]]'', is considered one of the greatest poems in the English language. The poem | + | '''John Milton''' (1608-74) was an English poet and writer, whose most famous work, the epic poem ''[[Paradise Lost]]'', is considered one of the greatest poems in the English language. The poem was written in blank verse in 1658-63, when Milton was totally blind and in hiding from the government. |
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He was an opponent of the King and supporter of [[Oliver Cromwell]]. In politics he advocated [[republicanism]] and a form of [[Libertarianism]]. His ''Areopagitica'' (1644) strongly condemned the censorship of ideas and has become part of the canon works regarding [[Freedom of Speech]]. | He was an opponent of the King and supporter of [[Oliver Cromwell]]. In politics he advocated [[republicanism]] and a form of [[Libertarianism]]. His ''Areopagitica'' (1644) strongly condemned the censorship of ideas and has become part of the canon works regarding [[Freedom of Speech]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:38, October 29, 2009
John Milton (1608-74) was an English poet and writer, whose most famous work, the epic poem Paradise Lost, is considered one of the greatest poems in the English language. The poem was written in blank verse in 1658-63, when Milton was totally blind and in hiding from the government.
He was a graduate of Christ College, Cambridge.
He was an opponent of the King and supporter of Oliver Cromwell. In politics he advocated republicanism and a form of Libertarianism. His Areopagitica (1644) strongly condemned the censorship of ideas and has become part of the canon works regarding Freedom of Speech.
Further reading
- Bradford, Richard. The Complete Critical Guide to John Milton (2001) online edition
- online books and articles on Milton
Primary sources
- Areopagitica from Dartmouth College
- Paradise Lost
External links
- "An Interview with Leland Ryken about Milton’s Paradise Lost" The Gospel Center Dec. 9, 2008 Ryken is professor at Wheaton College, an Evangelical center
