Toland's Life Of John Milton (1761)

Toland's Life of John Milton is a biographical work written by John Toland in 1761. The book is a comprehensive account of the life of the renowned English poet, John Milton, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language.Toland's book traces Milton's life from his early years in London, through his education at Cambridge University, his travels to Italy, his involvement in politics during the English Civil War, and his later years as a blind and impoverished writer.The book provides a detailed analysis of Milton's literary works, including his epic poem, Paradise Lost, and his political writings, such as The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates. Toland also explores Milton's religious beliefs and his views on liberty, democracy, and free speech.Toland's Life of John Milton is considered a landmark biography of the poet and has been praised for its thoroughness and attention to detail. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of Milton's life and work.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.