#23 John Milton | Part 01 | Poetry

Welcome to 'Poetry' course ! This lecture introduces John Milton, a towering figure in English poetry, and his epic poem Paradise Lost. It discusses his historical and literary context, highlighting the political and religious turmoil of his time and his influence on subsequent generations of poets. The lecture focuses on Book 1 of Paradise Lost, examining Milton's grand style, the invocation to the Muse, and the introduction of Satan and other fallen angels. NPTEL Courses permit certifications that can be used for Course Credits in Indian Universities as per the UGC and AICTE notifications. To understand various certification options for this course, please visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109106176 #johnmilton #paradiselost #epicpoetry #grandstyle #invocationtothemuse #satan #historicalcontext #literarycontext