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_aBirrell, Augustine, _d1850-1933 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aObiter Dicta: Second Series |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 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 | ||
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