About the Author

John Milton is one of the most important and influential writers in English literary history.

Book Purpose

The goal of this book is to make Milton's works more accessible and enjoyable by providing a comprehensive overview of the author's life, times, and writings.

Content Overview

It describes essential details from Milton's biography, explains some of the cultural and historical contexts in which he wrote, offers fresh analyses of his major pamphlets and poems — including Lycidas, Areopagitica, and Paradise Lost — and describes in depth traditional and recent responses to his reputation and writings.

Separate sections focus on important concepts or key passages from his major works to illustrate how readers can interpret — and get excited about — Milton's writings.

Benefits for Readers

This detailed and engaging introduction to Milton will help readers not only better understand the author's life and works but also better appreciate why Milton matters.