Project Gutenberg 2014-01-23 Public domain in the USA. 315 Milton, John 1608 1674 Corson, Hiram 1828 1911 99004271 An Introduction to the Prose and Poetical Works of John Milton Comprising All the Autobiographic Passages in His Works, the More Explicit Presentations of His Ideas of True Liberty. Produced by Charlene Taylor, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "An Introduction to the Prose and Poetical Works of John Milton" by Hiram Corson is a critical collection that explores the life and writings of the famous 17th-century English poet and political writer. The book is set in the late 19th century and aims to present Milton's autobiographical passages alongside thematic analyses of his works, focusing on his views of true liberty as expressed through both prose and poetry. It provides insights into Milton's beliefs and motivations, drawing connections between his experiences and his literary contributions. The opening of this work outlines its purpose and structure, describing how it will gather autobiographical elements from Milton's writings alongside discussions of key themes such as liberty, truth, and individual integrity. Corson emphasizes the importance of Milton’s prose, which often advocates for civil and religious freedoms, and connects it to his renowned poetic works like "Paradise Lost." The text reflects on Milton's life, revealing his dedication to literature and social ideals, while also hinting at the political and personal struggles that influenced his creative journey. By presenting this context, Corson sets the stage for a comprehensive understanding of Milton's contributions to English literature and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44733/44733-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 Poets, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography Milton, John, 1608-1674 English prose literature -- Early modern, 1500-1700 PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 862691 2025-07-18T07:19:24.025118 text/html 867940 2024-10-24T00:54:20 text/html 522882 2025-07-18T07:19:38.439036 application/epub+zip 536979 2025-07-18T07:19:26.739064 application/epub+zip 365878 2025-07-18T07:19:25.225076 application/epub+zip 651157 2025-07-18T07:19:46.019976 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 581218 2025-07-18T07:19:37.056016 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 546888 2022-09-20T12:19:29.007853 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 647299 2025-07-18T07:19:21.763091 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 627330 2024-10-24T00:54:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18940 2025-07-18T07:19:46.177967 application/rdf+xml 11327 2025-07-18T07:19:25.588073 image/jpeg 2051 2025-07-18T07:19:25.500094 image/jpeg 602156 2025-07-18T07:19:24.088116 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 en.wikipedia