John Milton, The Patriot And Poet

John Milton, The Patriot And Poet: Illustrations Of The Model Man (1852) is a book written by Edwin Paxton Hood. The book is a tribute to the life and works of John Milton, a celebrated English poet, polemicist, and civil servant who lived in the 17th century. The book provides a detailed account of Milton's life, his literary achievements, and his political beliefs. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Milton's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Milton's life, including his childhood, education, and early literary career. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into Milton's poetry, including his most famous works such as Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained. The book also explores Milton's political beliefs and his role in the English Civil War. Milton was a passionate advocate of republicanism and religious freedom, and the book provides a detailed analysis of his political writings and speeches. Throughout the book, Hood presents Milton as a model of the ideal man, both in terms of his literary achievements and his moral character. The book is illustrated with engravings and portraits of Milton, as well as scenes from his life and works. Overall, John Milton, The Patriot And Poet: Illustrations Of The Model Man (1852) is a comprehensive and engaging tribute to one of England's most celebrated poets and political thinkers.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.