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Beers, Henry A.

 
9781331775317: Milton's Tercentenary (Classic Reprint): An Address Delivered Before the Modern Language Club of Yale University on Milton's Three Hundredth Birthday

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This book delves into the life and works of John Milton, an exemplary English poet of the 17th century. Recognized as one of the greatest poets of the English language, the author examines Milton's influence, delving into his personal beliefs, struggles, and profound impact on literature. Through an exploration of his renowned works, such as "Paradise Lost" and "Samson Agonistes," the author provides thoughtful analysis of Milton's religious convictions, humanistic values, and his enduring impact on English poetry.

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Excerpt from Milton's Tercentenary: An Address Delivered Before the Modern Language Club of Yale University on Milton's Three Hundredth Birthday

Of the master. Two things in par ticular, the rhythm and the style, go on Victoriously as by their own momentum. God the Father may be a school divine and Adam a mem ber of Parliament, but the verse never flags, the diction never fails. The poem may grow heavy, but not languid, thin or weak. I confess that there are traits of Milton which repel or irritate; that there are poets with whom sympathy is easier. And if I were speaking merely as an impressionist, I might prefer them to him. But this does not affect my estimate of his absolute greatness. All poets, then, and lovers of poetry, all literary critics and stu dents of language must honor in Milton the almost faultless artist, the supreme master of his craft. But there is a reason why, not alone the literary class, but all men of English stock should celebrate Milton's terr.

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Excerpt from Milton's Tercentenary: An Address Delivered Before the Modern Language Club of Yale University on Milton's Three Hundredth Birthday

It is right that this anniversary should be kept in all English-speaking lands. Milton is as far away from us in time as Dante was from him; destructive criticism has been busy with his great poem; formidable rivals of his fame have arisen - Dryden and Pope, Wordsworth and Byron, Tennyson and Browning, not to speak of lesser names - poets whom we read perhaps oftener and with more pleasure. Yet still his throne remains unshaken. By general - by well-nigh universal - consent, he is still the second poet of our race, the greatest, save one, of all who have used the English speech.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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