Authors

John Milton

in The Copy Book

There are four posts in The Copy Book credited to John Milton. (In the case of some authors, the list may include translations and paraphrases.)

1

On His Blindness

At first, John Milton struggled to come to terms with the loss of his eyesight.

2

Truth By Statute?

John Milton reminded Parliament that the Truth wasn’t what they and their fact-checkers in Stationers’ Hall made it.

3

At a Solemn Musick

John Milton shows his appreciation for noble words and music in uplifting harmony.

4

The Firstborn Liberty

John Milton (of ‘Paradise Lost’ fame) urged Parliament not to fall into bad old habits of censorship, whatever their fears may be.