Macaulay's Essays on Milton and Addison

Macaulay's Essays on Milton and Addison is a collection of two critical essays written by British historian and politician, Lord Macaulay. The first essay is a detailed analysis of the life and works of John Milton, one of the greatest English poets of all time, who is best known for his epic poem, Paradise Lost. Macaulay examines Milton's literary style, his political views, and his impact on English literature.The second essay is a critical study of the works of Joseph Addison, a prominent English essayist and poet who was a leading figure in the early 18th-century literary scene. Macaulay discusses Addison's contribution to the development of English literature, his influence on the English language, and his role in the formation of the literary genre known as the periodical essay.Macaulay's Essays on Milton and Addison is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of English literature and the development of literary genres. Macaulay's writing is insightful, engaging, and highly informative, making this book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the literary culture of 18th-century England.1893. The essays comprising this volume are the most distinctively literary of those written by Macaulay's. The teacher of English literature will recognize at once the immense gains to the student of a comparative study of Milton and Addison, the two writers who stand highest in their respective departments of literature, especially when that study is directed by Macaulay.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.