John Milton An Essay

""John Milton An Essay"" by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a literary work that provides a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of the famous English poet, John Milton. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores different aspects of Milton's life and literary career.The first chapter of the book provides an overview of Milton's life, including his childhood, education, and political activities. Macaulay then goes on to discuss Milton's early poetry, including his famous work ""L'Allegro"" and ""Il Penseroso"". The subsequent chapters of the book delve deeper into Milton's major works, including ""Paradise Lost"", ""Paradise Regained"", and ""Samson Agonistes"".Throughout the book, Macaulay provides insightful commentary on Milton's literary style, themes, and influences. He also offers his own interpretation of Milton's works, drawing on his extensive knowledge of English literature and history.Overall, ""John Milton An Essay"" is an important work of literary criticism that provides a valuable insight into the life and works of one of the most important poets in English literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Milton's poetry or the history of English literature in general.1892. No. 102-103 of Maynard's English Classic Series. With biographical sketches of Milton and Macaulay, an epitome of the views of the best known critics of Milton, and explanatory notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.