02789cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624501890015526400510034430000470039533600260044233700260046833800360049450000310053050802210056152013500078253400450213265300460217765300590222365300280228265300560231070000300236685600430239644733UtSlPG20260610134028.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a99004271 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMilton, John,d1608-167413aAn Introduction to the Prose and Poetical Works of John Milton :bComprising All the Autobiographic Passages in His Works, the More Explicit Presentations of His Ideas of True Liberty. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2014-01-23 aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) a"An Introduction to the Prose and Poetical Works of John Milton" by Hiram Corson is a critical collection that explores the life and writings of the famous 17th-century English poet and political writer. The book is set in the late 19th century and aims to present Milton's autobiographical passages alongside thematic analyses of his works, focusing on his views of true liberty as expressed through both prose and poetry. It provides insights into Milton's beliefs and motivations, drawing connections between his experiences and his literary contributions. The opening of this work outlines its purpose and structure, describing how it will gather autobiographical elements from Milton's writings alongside discussions of key themes such as liberty, truth, and individual integrity. Corson emphasizes the importance of Milton’s prose, which often advocates for civil and religious freedoms, and connects it to his renowned poetic works like "Paradise Lost." The text reflects on Milton's life, revealing his dedication to literature and social ideals, while also hinting at the political and personal struggles that influenced his creative journey. By presenting this context, Corson sets the stage for a comprehensive understanding of Milton's contributions to English literature and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 aPoets, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography aMilton, John, 1608-1674 aEnglish prose literature -- Early modern, 1500-17001 aCorson, Hiram,d1828-191140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44733