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100 1 _aByron, May,
_d1861-1936
245 1 2 _aA Day with John Milton
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-07-03
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Steven Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Day with John Milton" by May Byron is a biographical account written during the early 20th century. This work provides readers with an intimate glimpse into the daily life of the renowned English poet John Milton, primarily focusing on a pivotal day in his life during the year 1665, shortly after the Restoration. The book explores the themes of creativity, isolation, and the struggles Milton faced in his personal relationships and his artistic ambitions. The narrative begins early in the morning, detailing Milton’s morning routine as he interacts with his three daughters, each revealing different dynamics in their familial relationships. Despite his physical afflictions, including blindness, Milton’s mind is vibrant and contemplative, reflecting on his political disappointments and his profound dedication to poetic expression. As he navigates through a series of encounters with family members, friends, and students, the book illustrates his profound thoughts on education, the nature of beauty, and the art of poetry, culminating in his monumental work, "Paradise Lost." Through engaging dialogue and reflective prose, Byron captures the essence of Milton’s character, intertwining historical context with vivid portrayals of both his struggles and his artistic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMilton, John, 1608-1674
700 1 _aMilton, John,
_d1608-1674
700 1 _aMeteyard, Sidney,
_d1868-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40130
999 _c80969
_d80969