Project Gutenberg 2007-06-10 Public domain in the USA. 216 Birrell, Augustine 1850 1933 Obiter Dicta: Second Series Milton -- Pope -- Dr. Johnson -- Edmund Burke -- The muse of history -- Charles Lamb -- Emerson -- The office of literature -- Worn-out types -- Cambridge and the poets -- Book-buying. Transcribed from the 1896 Elliot Stock edition by David Price "Obiter Dicta: Second Series" by Augustine Birrell is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on literary topics, with an emphasis on the joys of literature and the lives of notable authors, particularly focusing on John Milton in the opening portion. The essays delve into the appreciation of literature's ability to evoke nostalgia and provoke thoughtful reflection, appealing to readers seeking enjoyment and contemplation amid their busy lives. The opening of this volume includes Birrell's preface, where he expresses a desire to offer readers reminders of their literary past while suggesting that the life and works of John Milton serve as an excellent subject. He reflects on Milton's character, examining his life choices and achievements, along with a mix of critiques and praises that the poet received during his lifetime. Birrell discusses Milton’s literary education, his aspirations to become a great poet, his notable works, and even his interactions with the political landscape of his time. This initial exploration sets a tone of admiration blended with a candid acknowledgment of Milton's complexities, managing to enthrall both literary enthusiasts and casual readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Literature English literature -- History and criticism Historiography PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 382128 2025-08-09T07:28:37.169942 text/html 385478 2007-06-10T13:07:00 text/html 230869 2025-08-09T07:28:44.841879 application/epub+zip 232658 2025-08-09T07:28:40.174856 application/epub+zip 219561 2025-08-09T07:28:38.944862 application/epub+zip 394866 2025-08-09T07:28:48.292898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355703 2025-08-09T07:28:43.947868 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313593 2022-09-10T09:16:59.019545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339525 2025-08-09T07:28:36.640880 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 339327 2007-06-10T13:10:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18943 2025-08-09T07:28:48.417823 application/rdf+xml 11972 2025-08-09T07:28:39.454871 image/jpeg 3273 2025-08-09T07:28:39.196885 image/jpeg 145860 2007-06-10T13:10:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 136923 2007-06-10T13:10:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 218469 2025-08-09T07:28:37.205901 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia