Macaulay's Essays On Milton And Addison

By Thomas Babington Macaulay

Book Overview

Macaulay's Essays On Milton And Addison is a collection of two essays written by Thomas Babington Macaulay, a renowned British historian and politician of the 19th century. The first essay in this book is about John Milton, a famous English poet, and his epic poem, Paradise Lost. Macaulay analyzes Milton's life, works, and the cultural and political context of his time. He also delves into the themes, style, and language of Paradise Lost, highlighting its significance in English literature.The second essay in this book is about Joseph Addison, an English essayist, poet, and politician. Macaulay praises Addison's contributions to English literature, particularly his essays published in The Spectator, a popular periodical of the 18th century. Macaulay examines Addison's life, works, and his impact on English society and culture. He also critiques Addison's style and language, comparing him to other contemporary writers.Overall, Macaulay's Essays On Milton And Addison provides insightful and comprehensive analyses of two of the most significant figures in English literature. Macaulay's writing style is engaging and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in English literature and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430481676
• ISBN13: 9781430481676
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"