Excerpt from A Complete Collection of the Historical, Political, and Miscellaneous Works of John Milton, Both English and Latin, Vol. 1 of 3: With Som Papers Never Before Publish'd; To Which Is Prefix'd the Life of the Author, Containing, Besides the History of His Works, Several Extraordinary Characters of Men and Books, Sects, Parties and Opinions
I did but promt the Age to quit their Clogs By the known Rules Of antient Liberty,' When liraight a barbarous Noife environs me Of Owls, and Cuckoos, Affes, Apes, and Dogs As when thofe Hinds that were transform'd to Frogs Rail'd at Latorta's twinborn Progeny, Which alter held the Sun and Moon in fee. But this is got by calling Pearls to Hogs, That baul for Freedom in their fenllefs mood, And liill revolt when Truth would fet them free. Licence they mean, when they cry Liberty For who loves that, mull firli be wife and good: But from that mark how far they roave we fee, For all this walle Of Wealth and lofs of Blood.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a chronological biography of the famed English poet John Milton, drawing on his personal letters, accounts from acquaintances, and previous scholarship. It traces Milton's life from his childhood as the son of a prosperous scrivener through his school years and time at Cambridge, and then describes his early career as a poet and his travels abroad. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Milton's major works, including his epic poem 'Paradise Lost,' as well as his political and religious writings. The author focuses on Milton's struggles with censorship and his evolving views on religion and politics, placing his work in the context of the tumultuous period of English history in which he lived. Ultimately, it highlights Milton's significant contributions to English literature and thought, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in his life and work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333993344_0
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