02462cam a22003373u 4500 21793 UtSlPG 20260610133512.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Birrell, Augustine, 1850-1933 Obiter Dicta: Second Series Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-06-10 Milton -- Pope -- Dr. Johnson -- Edmund Burke -- The muse of history -- Charles Lamb -- Emerson -- The office of literature -- Worn-out types -- Cambridge and the poets -- Book-buying. Transcribed from the 1896 Elliot Stock edition by David Price "Obiter Dicta: Second Series" by Augustine Birrell is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on literary topics, with an emphasis on the joys of literature and the lives of notable authors, particularly focusing on John Milton in the opening portion. The essays delve into the appreciation of literature's ability to evoke nostalgia and provoke thoughtful reflection, appealing to readers seeking enjoyment and contemplation amid their busy lives. The opening of this volume includes Birrell's preface, where he expresses a desire to offer readers reminders of their literary past while suggesting that the life and works of John Milton serve as an excellent subject. He reflects on Milton's character, examining his life choices and achievements, along with a mix of critiques and praises that the poet received during his lifetime. Birrell discusses Milton’s literary education, his aspirations to become a great poet, his notable works, and even his interactions with the political landscape of his time. This initial exploration sets a tone of admiration blended with a candid acknowledgment of Milton's complexities, managing to enthrall both literary enthusiasts and casual readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Literature English literature -- History and criticism Historiography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21793 62939 62939