"Milton's Tercentenary" by Henry A. Beers is an academic speech given to the Modern Language Club of Yale University on the 300th anniversary of John Milton's birth. It explores Milton's lasting importance to English writing and contemplates his epic poem, "Paradise Lost." The address explores Milton as both a gifted writer and a major player in the English Puritan movement. Beers talks about Milton's unique spot in the writing world, appreciating his skill while also examining who he was as a person and what he believed. The address looks at his learning, his effect on political ideas, and his tricky opinions on freedom and power. Beers balances Milton’s noble traits with the unstable political times he lived in, pointing out his amazing artistic talent, as well as his lack of understanding of regular people. The speech is a celebration of, and thoughtful examination of, Milton’s continuing significance, especially considering the Puritan influences in his work.
Milton's Tercentenary An address delivered before the Modern Language Club of Yale University on Milton's Three Hundredth Birthday.
By Henry A. (Henry Augustin) Beers
A historical figure's literary accomplishments and complicated personal philosophy are examined within the context of a tumultuous era.
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About the AuthorHenry Augustin Beers (1847–1926) was an author, literary historian, poet, and professor at Yale University.
Henry Augustin Beers (1847–1926) was an author, literary historian, poet, and professor at Yale University.
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