Project Gutenberg 2007-08-09 Public domain in the USA. 172 Bailey, John Cann 1864 1931 Milton Produced by Al Haines "Milton" by John Cann Bailey is a comprehensive biographical study written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and character of John Milton, emphasizing his literary contributions and enduring significance as an English poet and thinker. The narrative delves into the complexities of Milton’s personality and his tumultuous experiences during a time of great political and social upheaval. The opening of the book serves as an introductory chapter, presenting the idea that like mountains viewed from different angles, historical perspectives of prominent figures evolve over time. Bailey articulates the necessity of re-evaluating Milton, asserting that although subsequent generations may not view him as they once did, his relevance remains strong. He acknowledges Milton's dual nature—a brilliant artist and a contentious figure—highlighting the interplay between his lofty ideals and his often scathing critiques of opponents. This section sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Milton’s poetry and prose, indicating that Bailey will navigate the poet’s sublime yet paradoxical legacy throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Poets, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography Milton, John, 1608-1674 PR Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 369324 2025-08-09T09:54:08.915628 text/html 369145 2025-01-09T10:30:38.347457 text/html 201383 2025-08-09T09:54:14.882651 application/epub+zip 205552 2025-08-09T09:54:10.589645 application/epub+zip 205552 2025-08-09T09:54:09.542635 application/epub+zip 341366 2025-08-09T09:54:18.051616 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318663 2025-08-09T09:54:14.232628 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298506 2022-09-10T12:23:28.946717 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339513 2025-08-09T09:54:08.596679 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 339365 2021-01-02T21:42:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 339356 2021-01-02T21:42:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19072 2025-08-09T09:54:18.170583 application/rdf+xml 9639 2025-08-09T09:54:10.018649 image/jpeg 2670 2025-08-09T09:54:09.780657 image/jpeg 132742 2021-01-02T21:42:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 132690 2021-01-02T21:42:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 198280 2025-08-09T09:54:08.945678 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