02102cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500110014726400510015830000470020933600260025633700260028233800360030850000310034450800260037552011950040153400450159665300590164165300280170085600430172899900170177122286UtSlPG20260610133519.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBailey, John Cann,d1864-193110aMilton 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-08-09  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Milton" by John Cann Bailey is a comprehensive biographical study written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and character of John Milton, emphasizing his literary contributions and enduring significance as an English poet and thinker. The narrative delves into the complexities of Milton’s personality and his tumultuous experiences during a time of great political and social upheaval.  The opening of the book serves as an introductory chapter, presenting the idea that like mountains viewed from different angles, historical perspectives of prominent figures evolve over time. Bailey articulates the necessity of re-evaluating Milton, asserting that although subsequent generations may not view him as they once did, his relevance remains strong. He acknowledges Milton's dual nature—a brilliant artist and a contentious figure—highlighting the interplay between his lofty ideals and his often scathing critiques of opponents. This section sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Milton’s poetry and prose, indicating that Bailey will navigate the poet’s sublime yet paradoxical legacy throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoets, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography  aMilton, John, 1608-167440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22286  c63430d63430