John Milton fue un poeta, polemista y erudito inglés que escribió en una época de fluidez religiosa y agitación política. Su obra refleja profundas convicciones personales, una pasión por la libertad y la autodeterminación, y los apremiantes problemas y turbulencias de su época. Es conocido principalmente por su poema épico, una obra maestra escrita en verso blanco, que se erige como una de las cumbres de la literatura inglesa. Los escritos de Milton, marcados por sus ideales republicanos, continúan inspirando debate y admiración.
"El Paraíso Perdido" de John Milton es un poema épico de 1667 que narra la rebelión de Satanás, su expulsión del cielo y la tentación de Adán y Eva. Explora el problema del mal y el sufrimiento humano, cuestionando cómo un Dios bueno permite tales adversidades. Milton es considerado uno de los más grandes escritores en lengua inglesa.
The book features William Blake's exquisite watercolors that bring to life John Milton's celebrated shorter poems, L'Allegro and Il Penseroso. This artistic collaboration highlights the interplay between visual art and literature, showcasing Blake's unique interpretation and enhancing the themes of joy and contemplation found in Milton's work. The illustrations serve as a revelation, merging literary and artistic excellence in a profound exploration of human experience.
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This epic is Milton's most famous work, employing the heterodox theology later expounded in De Doctrina Christiana.
Focusing on John Milton's significant contributions to political thought, this volume features two pivotal texts: "The Tenure of Kings and the Magistrates," a radical defense of regicide, and "A Defence of the People of England," which justifies the Commonwealth's cause to Europe. This edition is notable for its fully annotated versions and a new translation of the latter work. An introduction explores the ideological complexities of Milton's time, complemented by a chronology of his life, a select bibliography, and biographies of key figures mentioned.
Exploring themes of poetic melancholy, the speaker in this reflective ode seeks to replace "vain deluding Joys" with "divinest Melancholy" to inspire future verses. The work serves as a companion to L'Allegro, contrasting mirth with a deeper introspection. The speaker idealizes melancholy as a pathway to prophetic insight, and the poem unfolds in couplets of iambic tetrameter, creating a rhythmic exploration of the profound emotions associated with contemplation and reflection in art.
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The work presents a passionate argument against censorship and licensing, advocating for the freedom of speech and expression. John Milton articulates the importance of unlicensed printing, emphasizing its role in fostering truth and knowledge. This influential prose piece has significantly shaped modern notions of free speech, reflecting the philosophical underpinnings that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about individual liberties and the role of government in regulating expression.
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