Oscar Browning John Milton Books

John Milton was an English poet and writer who emerged during a period of religious flux and political upheaval. His work, penned in English, Latin, Greek, and Italian, reflects profound personal convictions, a fervent belief in freedom and self-determination, and the pressing issues of his turbulent era. Renowned for his epic poetry, he is considered one of the preeminent writers in the English language, though his republican politics have historically sparked considerable debate. His influential writings on free speech and the press continue to stand as passionate defenses of liberty.