Product Description

The quatercentenary of John Milton (1608-1674) is celebrated next year. This selection of his finest poetry includes sections from Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes, the masque Comus, as well as sonnets and other poems.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #576771 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-01
• Released on: 2008-01-28
• Formats: Abridged, Audiobook
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Audio CD
• 1 pages

Review
). 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. --Audio Book of the Week