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Making Darkness Light: The Lives and Times of John Milton
Making Darkness Light: The Lives and Times of John Milton
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Making Darkness Light is a book by Adam Phillips that explores the complexities and contradictions of John Milton, showing how his fascination with oppositions defined him and influenced his work. It retraces Milton's footsteps through seventeenth-century London, Tuscany, and the Marches, bringing his world to life and illustrating the profound influence of his work on writers from William Blake to Virginia Woolf.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: John Murray Press
Making Darkness Light: Illuminating the Complexity of John Milton
John Milton, often relegated to the dusty realms of English literature as a grim puritan, detached from the realities of the world in his pursuit of higher ideals, reveals a more extraordinary and intricate persona when delved into further. A revolutionary and advocate for regicide, he crafted propaganda for Cromwell's regime, defended the English people, and held a deep passion for Europe. Beyond his literary pursuits, Milton was a scholar, a lover of music and the arts, embodying a multitude of contradictions.
In his captivating book, "Making Darkness Light," Adam Phillips explores the profound interplay of these complexities and contradictions in Milton's fascination with oppositions, particularly evident in his epic masterpiece, "Paradise Lost." Through a meticulous journey spanning seventeenth-century London, Tuscany, and the Marches, Phillips vividly brings Milton's world to life, offering a fresh perspective on his key works and ideas surrounding creativity, time, and freedom of expression. He also illustrates the enduring influence of Milton's work on writers ranging from William Blake to Virginia Woolf, James Joyce to Jorge Luis Borges.
This book is not merely a biography of Milton but a profound exploration of the reasons we read and the transformative power of immersing ourselves in the lives and words of others. It challenges our preconceptions and encourages us to reevaluate our understanding of Milton forever. By delving into the complexities of his character and his literary legacy, "Making Darkness Light" offers a profound testament to the enduring relevance and significance of John Milton's work.
Weight: 330g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529364293
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