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<p>A preeminent figure of English literature, the seventeenth century poet John Milton wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, while serving as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England and later under Oliver Cromwell. His most famous work, the epic poem ‘Paradise Lost’ (1667) is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written. A diverse, intellectual and bilingual author, Milton achieved international renown within his lifetime. His celebrated prose work ‘Areopagitica’ (1644), written in condemnation of pre-publication censorship, still stands as one of the most influential defences of freedom of speech and the press. Milton introduced many new words to the English language and was the first modern writer to employ unrhymed verse outside of the theatre or translations. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Milton’s complete English works in poetry and prose, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 2)</p><p><br></p><p>* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Milton's life and works</p><p>* Concise introductions to the poetry and major works</p><p>* Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts</p><p>* Excellent formatting of the poems</p><p>* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry</p><p>* Easily locate the poems you want to read</p><p>* Includes line numbers, ideal for students</p><p>* The complete English prose</p><p>* ‘Paradise Lost’ is beautifully illustrated with Gustave Doré’s celebrated engravings</p><p>* Features five biographies - discover Milton's intriguing life</p><p>* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres</p><p>* UPDATED with rare prose works and two more biographies</p><p><br></p><p>The Poetry Books</p><p>Poems, 1645</p><p>Paradise Lost (1667)</p><p>Parad