AD's English Literature

"Who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God's image; but he who destroys a good book, kills reason itself, kills the image of God, as it were in the eye." John Milton (1608 - 1674) English writer. Areopagitica 1644 A SPEECH OF Mr. JOHN MILTON For the Liberty of UNLICENC'D PRINTING, To the PARLAMENT of ENGLAND. Introduction John Milton, the celebrated 17th-century poet and pamphleteer, penned 'Areopagitica,' one of the most influential and impassioned treatises on freedom of speech and the power of ideas. This essay aims to share knowledge about 'Areopagitica,' delving into Milton's compelling argument for unbridled intellectual liberty. Through original thoughts, creative writing, an argumentative style, and quotes from Milton's original text, we will uncover the stunning revelation that 'Areopagitica' remains a resounding call to defend free expression and the exchange of ideas, making it a timeless work with enduring relevan...

"Then I saw in my dream, that when they were got out of the wilderness, they presently saw a town before them, and the name of that town is Vanity; and at the town there is a fair kept, called Vanity Fair; it is kept all the year long; it beareth the name of Vanity Fair because the town where it is kept is lighter than vanity; and also because all that is there sold, or that cometh thither, is vanity. As is the saying of the wise, “All that cometh is vanity” (Ecclesiastes i. 2, 14; ii. 11, 17; xi. 8; Isaiah xl. 17)." The Pilgrim’s Progress by  John Bunyan  (1628-88)  John Bunyan, a Puritan preacher who was not formally educated, wrote "The Pilgrim's Progress" while he was imprisoned in 1675 for his religious practices as a Nonconformist. The book, which compares life to a journey and is written in a simple, biblical style, has become a renowned spiritual allegory in the English language. "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan is an innovative wor...

Introduction John Milton's "Paradise Lost" does not make any specific mention of the Baroque style of art, which is distinguished by its ornate and dramatic forms. However, the epic poem itself, which is regarded as one of the greatest pieces of English literature, exhibits the grandiose and dramatic characteristics of Baroque art. 

  Milton's indebtedness to earlier poetry in his use of epic convention. His magnificent ‘Paradise Lost' is considered to be the finest epic poem in the English language.                                                                             Milton modified classical epic convention in the first 26 lines of Paradise Lost. (Bk-1) to suit his own purpose. Milton's originality in his use of the invocation - Fusion of the pagan (classical)   and the Christian.   Milton's portrayal of Satan is unique—a character with real motivations and desires, Satan is led astray by excessive pride and belief in his own power over God’s power. For the student who is reading Milton's work for the first time, his poetry is admittedly difficult. There are many references to obscure Bib...

Introduction: There would be no difficulty if Satan were simply an Iago; the difficulty arises because he is a Macbeth. Satan is like the supreme villain Iago. the Satanic sins are pride, envy, and wart and Satan’s good qualities are inflexibility, determination, magnificent expression,   a vivid imagination, his capacity to bear  suffering, human contradictions.   So he is villainies' hero and heroic villain. Even the reader’s expression is equivocal.                                                                                   Satan is almost indubitably the most perpl...

Satan's Speeches in Paradise Lost: A Magnificent Blend of Rhetoric, Passion, and Psychological Insight Satan's Persuasive Power If William Blake ever declared that Milton, ‘was of the Devil’s party without knowing it’ ( The Marriage of Heaven and Hell), the judgment stems chiefly from the fact that Satan’s speeches were so admirable and arousing that even the devout of Christians would not be able to refrain from holding Satan in great esteem. Though some critics like C.S. Lewis may arraign Satan for his ‘blatant lies’ ( A Preface to Paradise Lost ) , it must be conceded that Satan believed at least sound of his arguments to be true. Further at would be naïve to expect a leader, and particularly one of Satanic stature, to adhere only to facts, Satan is a leader of the rebels, and a leader’s success lies in motivating his people. Satan’s speeches, magnificent as they are in their psychological insight, passionate feeling and rhetorical grandeur, must be judged only by that yard...

Pandemonium: The Infernal Marvel of Milton's Creation The pandemonium is that creation in hell designed for infernal conclaves which would rival in its splendor the greatest of human creations and perhaps even divine architecture. It is a word formed by the union of two Greek words, pan, all, and daemon, demon, but the compound word did not exist in the Greek vocabulary, and Milton formed it out the analogy of ‘pantheon’, the abode of the gods. The pantheon at Rome was a temple containing statues of all the gods. Milton’s pandemonium is the capital of Hell built to receive all the devils. The coinages of Milton have gained currency in the English, the common noun being used to express a place full of tumultuous voice, confusion and discord.

Exploring the Majestic  and Musical Verses of John Milton's "Paradise Lost" Magnificent Ambition: John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and its Grand Style John Milton himself wrote of " Paradise Lost" as his 'adventurous songs’. That with no middle - flight intends to soar above the Aounion Mount , while it pursues Things Unattempted yet in prose or rhyme . Indeed in Paradise Lost , Milton , in choosing, the grandest of theological subjects, has undertaken a gigantic task. Satan's appearance and behaviour , the prospect of Hell and the fallen angels , the consultation , of the infernal chiefs , Satan’s flight though choose to the borders of his world , - all these discover the most lofty ideas that ever entered into the conception of any poet . Read More Poetry To suit such a grand theme, Milton must use a proportionately grand style, and he did it with a bang. Sublime Majesty: Milton's Grand Imagery and Passionate Love of Nature in Paradis...