Project Gutenberg 2010-11-23 Public domain in the USA. 112 Beers, Henry A. (Henry Augustin) 1847 1926 Beers, Henry Augustin Milton's Tercentenary An address delivered before the Modern Language Club of Yale University on Milton's Three Hundredth Birthday. Produced by Al Haines "Milton's Tercentenary" by Henry A. Beers is an address presented before the Modern Language Club of Yale University on the 300th birthday of the poet John Milton, written in the early 20th century. This historical publication reflects on the significance of Milton's work, particularly "Paradise Lost," and his lasting impact on English literature. The book discusses Milton's dual legacy as both a monumental poet and a prominent figure of English Puritanism. In this address, Beers articulates Milton's distinguished place in the literary canon, balancing admiration for his poetic mastery with a critical analysis of his character and beliefs. He contemplates Milton's education, his role in shaping political thought, and his often complex views on individual rights and authority, emphasizing his commitment to liberty alongside a somewhat elitist perspective towards the general populace. Beers juxtaposes Milton’s heroic virtues against the backdrop of the turbulent political landscape of his time, highlighting both his artistic genius and his limitations in understanding the common man. Ultimately, the address serves as both a celebration and an exploration of Milton’s enduring relevance to the English-speaking world, particularly in the Puritan context that shaped much of his work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Milton, John, 1608-1674 -- Criticism and interpretation Milton, John, 1608-1674 -- Anniversaries, etc. PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 59768 2025-08-13T12:06:34.125930 text/html 54379 2021-01-06T21:38:32 text/html 92426 2025-08-13T12:06:37.815964 application/epub+zip 91105 2025-08-13T12:06:35.659971 application/epub+zip 91105 2025-08-13T12:06:34.659036 application/epub+zip 187313 2025-08-13T12:06:39.376981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180813 2025-08-13T12:06:37.231945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187415 2022-09-15T08:48:53.723661 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 51586 2025-08-13T12:06:33.874037 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51607 2021-01-06T21:38:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51598 2021-01-06T21:38:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20514 2025-08-13T12:06:39.497939 application/rdf+xml 13478 2025-08-13T12:06:35.148955 image/jpeg 3512 2025-08-13T12:06:34.905020 image/jpeg 20966 2021-01-06T21:38:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 21932 2021-01-06T21:38:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 20945 2021-01-06T21:38:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 89754 2025-08-13T12:06:34.131927 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