02447cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500240014626400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650802330038752013920062053400450201265300280205785600430208599900170212816757UtSlPG20260610133406.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGarnett, Richard,d1835-190610aLife of John Milton 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-09-26 aProduced by Suzanne Lybarger, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Produced from page images provided by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto). a"Life of John Milton" by Richard Garnett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography delves into the life and works of the renowned poet John Milton, tracing his development from his early years, through his literary achievements, to his political involvement during a tumultuous period in English history. It seeks to provide readers with a detailed exploration of Milton's influences, thoughts, and the broader context of his time, all of which shaped his contributions to literature and society. The opening of "Life of John Milton" sets the stage for Milton's birth and upbringing, highlighting the state of English literature at the time he entered the world. It portrays the influences that shaped his character, particularly his strict Puritan household and the musical and literary environment fostered by his father. The narrative begins with an articulate emphasis on the intellectual landscape of England, framing Milton as a pivotal figure on the bridge between the classical and the emerging modern literary forms. Furthermore, it hints at the complex interplay between his poetic aspirations and his deep engagement with political and theological controversies, suggesting that a comprehensive understanding of Milton must account for both his literary genius and his role as a passionate citizen. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aMilton, John, 1608-167440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16757 c58145d58145