The Life of John MiltonThe author in this new biography of Milton sees the man whole, and in doing so enhances our understanding not only of his character but also of his poetry. |
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... months of his life . But they are proportionately much more important than that . Civil war and the propaganda it generates make nations inward - looking and provincial . Even the greatest minds stoop to silliness in times of national ...
... months of his life . But they are proportionately much more important than that . Civil war and the propaganda it generates make nations inward - looking and provincial . Even the greatest minds stoop to silliness in times of national ...
Page 110
... months . A Bill had been passed to exclude bishops from the House of Lords ; and this was only one of many indications that Parliament was about to introduce England forcibly to the ' glorious liberty of the sons of God ' . It must have ...
... months . A Bill had been passed to exclude bishops from the House of Lords ; and this was only one of many indications that Parliament was about to introduce England forcibly to the ' glorious liberty of the sons of God ' . It must have ...
Page 204
... months . After 29 August 1660 , Milton knew that his life was not actually in danger . The Act of Free and General ... month , since on 15 December they ordered ' that Mr Milton , now in the custody of the Serjeant - at - Arms attending ...
... months . After 29 August 1660 , Milton knew that his life was not actually in danger . The Act of Free and General ... month , since on 15 December they ordered ' that Mr Milton , now in the custody of the Serjeant - at - Arms attending ...
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