The Tenure Of Kings And Magistrates Proving That It Is Lawful And Hath Been Held So Through All Ages For Any Who Have The Power To Call To Account A Tyrant Or Wicked King And After Due Conviction To Depose And Put Him To Death If The Ordinary Magistrate Have Neglected Or Deny D To Doe It And That They Who Of Late So Much Blame Deposing Are The Men That Did It Themselves

This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together a unique combination of Milton's poetry and prose - all the English verse together with a generous selection from the major prosewritings - to give the essence of his work and thinking.Milton's influence on English poetry and criticism has been incalculable, and this edition covers the full range of his poetic and political output. It includes Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes as well as major prose works such as Areopagitica and The Tenure of Kings andMagistrates. As well as all the English and Italian verse, the volume includes most of the Latin and Greek verse in parallel translation. Spelling has been modernized, and the poems are arranged in order of publication, essential to an understanding of the progress of Milton's career in relationto the political and religious upheavals of his time. The extensive notes cover syntax, vocabulary, historical context, and biblical and classical allusions. The introduction traces both Milton's changing conception of his own vocation, and the critical reception his work has received over the pastfour centuries.

Reproduction of the original: Life of John Milton by Richard Garnett

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) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Milton's life and works * Concise introductions to the poetry and major works * Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the poems * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes line numbers, ideal for students * The complete English prose * ‘Paradise Lost’ is beautifully illustrated with Gustave Doré’s celebrated engravings * Features five biographies - discover Milton's intriguing life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * UPDATED with rare prose works and two more biographies The Poetry Books Poems, 1645 Paradise Lost (1667) Paradise Regained (1671) Samson Agonistes (1671) Poems, 1673 Verses from Milton’s Commonplace Book (1874) The Poems List of Poems in Chronological Order List of Poems in Alphabetical Order The Prose Works Of Reformation (1641) Of Prelatical Episcopacy (1641) Animadversions (1641) The Reason of Church-Government Urged against Prelaty (1642) Apology for Smectymnuus (1642) The Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce (1643) Judgement of Martin Bucer Concerning Divorce (1644) Areopagitica (1644) On Education (1644) Tetrachordon (1645) Colasterion (1645) Observations on the Articles of Peace (1648) Eikonoklastes (1649) The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates (1649) A Defence of the People of England (1651) The Second Defence of the People of England (1654) The Likeliest Means to Remove Hirelings from the Church (1659) A Treatise of Civil Power (1659) The Ready and Easy Way to Establish a Free Commonwealth (1660) Brief Notes upon a Late Sermon (1660) Accedence Commenced Grammar (1669) The History of Britain (1670) Of True Religion (1673) Epistolae Familiaries (1674) De Doctrina Christiana (1674) A Brief History of Moscovia (1682) Miscellaneous Prose Works The Biographies Milton by Mark Pattison The Life of John Milton by Richard Garnett Milton by Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh John Milton by David Masson John Milton by Leslie Stephen Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles