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John Milton (1608-1674)
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John Milton (1608-1674)
John Milton, English poet and political writer. Author of the celebrated epic poems "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained". A republican, in the"Areopagitica" he advocated a free press. Milton lived in a critical period of astronomical progress where the discoveries of Galileo and Kepler challenged the Ptolemaic system with the heliocentric Copernican cosmology. Milton had a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary astronomy and had visited the old and blind Galileo in Florence.In "Paradise Lost" he writes "when by night the glass / Of Galileo, less assured, observes / Imagined lands and regions of the moon". Though he selected the Ptolemaic cosmology as the scientific basis upon which he constructed his "Paradise Lost", there are many passages that suggest he appreciated and accepted the Copernican system
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This print captures the essence of John Milton, an influential figure in English literature and politics during the 17th century. Known for his epic poems "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained". Milton's literary prowess was matched by his political beliefs as a republican. In his renowned work "Areopagitica" he passionately advocated for a free press, highlighting his commitment to intellectual freedom. Milton lived in a time of great astronomical progress, where revolutionary discoveries by Galileo and Kepler challenged the prevailing Ptolemaic system with Copernican cosmology. Despite basing "Paradise Lost" on the Ptolemaic model, Milton demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of contemporary astronomy and even visited Galileo himself in Florence. Intriguingly, within "Paradise Lost". Milton writes about Galileo's observations through his telescope: "when by night the glass / Of Galileo, less assured, observes / Imagined lands and regions of the moon". This suggests that while he chose to adhere to Ptolemy's cosmology for poetic purposes, he appreciated and accepted Copernicus' heliocentric system. Sheila Terry's masterful capture not only immortalizes this iconic poet but also symbolizes how Milton navigated between tradition and innovation in both literature and science. The print serves as a visual reminder of Milton's profound impact on English literature while shedding light on his lesser-known connection to the scientific advancements of his time.
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