John Milton: Selections, Chiefly Autobiographical, From The Pamphlets And Letters, With The Tractate On Education And Areopagitica (1901)

By John Milton

Book Overview

John Milton: Selections, Chiefly Autobiographical, From The Pamphlets And Letters, With The Tractate On Education And Areopagitica (1901) is a book that features a selection of writings by the English poet and polemicist John Milton. The book includes autobiographical pieces, pamphlets, and letters written by Milton, as well as his famous works, the Tractate on Education and Areopagitica. The autobiographical pieces offer readers a glimpse into Milton's life and experiences, including his education, travels, and political views. The pamphlets and letters showcase his skill as a writer and his commitment to various causes, including religious freedom and republicanism. The Tractate on Education is a treatise on the importance of education and the role of the teacher in shaping the character and intellect of the student. Areopagitica is a passionate defense of freedom of speech and the press, arguing against censorship and government control of information. Overall, John Milton: Selections, Chiefly Autobiographical, From The Pamphlets And Letters, With The Tractate On Education And Areopagitica (1901) is a valuable resource for those interested in Milton's life and work, as well as for anyone interested in the history of literature, politics, and education in seventeenth-century England.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: 1160711801
• ISBN13: 9781160711807
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"