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100 1 _aBirrell, Augustine,
_d1850-1933
245 1 0 _aObiter Dicta: Second Series
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-10
505 0 _aMilton -- 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.
508 _aTranscribed from the 1896 Elliot Stock edition by David Price
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature
653 _aEnglish literature -- History and criticism
653 _aHistoriography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21793
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