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100 1 _aMacaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron,
_d1800-1859
245 1 0 _aMilton
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-06
508 _aProduced by Andrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Milton" by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of John Milton, particularly his political and literary impact during a tumultuous period in English history. Through an exploration of Milton's character, ideas, and writings, Macaulay presents an appreciation for Milton as not only a poet but also a champion of liberty. The opening of the book describes an important discovery made in 1823 by Mr. Lemon, a deputy keeper of state papers, who finds a previously lost manuscript of Milton's "Essay on the Doctrines of Christianity." This discovery prompts a discussion of Milton's intellectual contributions and how they relate to his character and his involvement in the political struggles of his time. Macaulay reflects on Milton's theological views, his unique style, and his role as a literary figure who persisted in seeking truth, even amid the challenges presented by the prevailing societal norms. The author expresses that despite some of Milton's controversial beliefs, his legacy as a defender of freedom and a profound thinker endures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMilton, John, 1608-1674
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62572
999 _c103396
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