Milton

audiobook

Milton

by John Cann Bailey

EN·~5 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
1

Produced by Al Haines

0:32
2

CHAP. - I INTRODUCTORY.................. 7 II MILTON'S LIFE AND CHARACTER........... 28 III THE EARLIER POEMS................ 89 IV PARADISE LOST................. 143 V PARADISE REGAINED AND SAMSON AGONISTES... 190 BIBLIOGRAPHY.................. 250 INDEX...................... 254

5:03:32
3

POETRY

3:45
4

PROSE

0:58
5

BIOGRAPHY

1:39
6

CRITICISM

10:49

Description

This study invites listeners to step onto a literary landscape where each new viewpoint reshapes the familiar peaks of a great poet’s legacy. Using the simple image of a mountain seen from different angles, the author reminds us that our understanding of art, faith, and humanity evolves with each generation. The opening frames Milton not just as a historical figure, but as a living presence whose work still echoes across the ages, prompting us to reconsider his voice in today’s world.

The narrative moves through Milton’s early life, character, and youthful verses before guiding us into the heart of his masterpieces—Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained. Written in a clear, conversational style, the book balances scholarly insight with approachable explanations, making the complexities of his poetry feel like a friendly conversation. Listeners will come away with fresh appreciation for how Milton’s ideas were shaped by his time and how they continue to resonate.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (308K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-08-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Cann Bailey

John Cann Bailey

1864–1931

A sharp, lively English critic and lecturer, he wrote warmly and intelligently about major figures in literature. His books on Samuel Johnson, Milton, and other classic writers helped bring literary history to a wider audience.

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