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John Milton
EAN: 9789626348550
Format: Compact Disk & Audio CD
Publisher:Naxos AudioBooks
Edition: abridged edition
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This CD contains a selection of John Milton's finest poetry including sections from Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes, the masque Comus, as well as sonnets and other poems. They show why Milton is one of the pillars of English poetry.
This collection of John Milton's finest poetry marks the quatercentenary of the poets birth in 1608. His uncompromising views set him firmly on the side of Cromwell, putting his life in danger when the Stuart monarchy was restored. But he is now remembered for Paradise Lost and a strong collection of other poetry which influenced successive generations. This CD offers an ideal overview, including excerpts from the major works such as Comus and Samson Agonistes, as well as his famous poems.
| ISBN | 9626348550 | | Volumes | 1 | | ISBN13 | 9789626348550
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 91 | | Publisher | Naxos AudioBooks | | Published in | Hong Kong | | Imprint | Naxos AudioBooks | | Series title | Great Poets | | Format | Compact Disk & Audio CD | | Previous ISBN | 9789626345412 | | Publication date | 01 Feb 2008 | | Height (mm) | 139 | | Playing time (mins) | 75 | | Width (mm) | 151 | | DEWEY | 821.4 | | Spine width (mm) | 10 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | General |
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). The quality of Derek Jacobi's audio performances can be erratic, but he is on top form here, his sparkling confidence with meter and rhyme allowing meaning to be revealed. Samantha Bond's expressive empathy also transcends the complex language and the classical references to deliver powerful ideas on politics (Milton was a republican), religion and love. Musicality is central to the poet's works: his friend Henry Lawes set many of the poems to music, so it is fitting that his pieces, performed on original instruments, are integral to this production. - Audiobook of the Week  Be the first to write a customer review
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