《英美文学选读》课程教学资源（PPT课件讲稿）Lecture Six 约翰·米尔顿 John Milton（1608-1671）

Lecture six John milton (1608-1671)

Lecture Six John Milton (1608-1671)

JOHN MILTON ■ John Milton ●(1608-1674) ●17th- century writer ● John Milton ranks as one of the greatest poets in the history of English literature

JOHN MILTON ◼ John Milton ⚫ (1608-1674) ⚫ 17th-century writer ⚫ John Milton ranks as one of the greatest poets in the history of English literature

Historical Background The puritan revolution PUritanism

Historical Background ◼The Puritan revolution ◼Puritanism

The puritan revolution it refers to the conflict between the king of England and a large body of his subjects in the reign of James I(1603-1625) and Charles 1(1625 1649).In fact, it is the profound conflict between the old feudalism and new Capitalism. So the Puritan revolution is indeed the English Bourgeois Revolution

❖ The Puritan revolution: it refers to the conflict between the king of England and a large body of his subjects in the reign of James I (1603-1625) and Charles I (1625- 1649). In fact, it is the profound conflict between the Old Feudalism and New Capitalism. So the Puritan revolution is indeed the English Bourgeois Revolution

s It culminated in the civil war which began in 1642. In the year of 1649. charles I was beheaded, and monarchy was abolished And the Commonwealth of England Scotland, and Ireland(1653-1658)was established with oliver cromwell. lord Protector, as the leader of the government This period is named the Protectorate(摄政 时期)。 Cromwell died in1658, and Charles I was restored to the throne in 1660. t is called the Restoration period in English history

❖ It culminated in the civil war which began in 1642. In the year of 1649, Charles I was beheaded, and monarchy was abolished. And the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1653-1658) was established with Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector, as the leader of the government. This period is named the Protectorate (摄政 时期)。 Cromwell died in 1658, and Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660. It is called the Restoration period in English history

崇以人 Milton was appointed secretary for foreign B tongues in 1649 by Cromwells government and he had heavy official * work. He supported the Commonwealth to the very end. During the twenty years Milton wrote some prose works in support of cromwell and the commonwealth x government. At the time of the Restoration Milton was arrested and fined, thougn not poisoned. He lived a solitary life thereafter 崇

❖ Milton was appointed secretary for foreign tongues in 1649 by Cromwell’s government and he had heavy official work. He supported the Commonwealth to the very end. During the twenty years, Milton wrote some prose works in support of Cromwell and the Commonwealth government. At the time of the Restoration, Milton was arrested and fined, though not poisoned. He lived a solitary life thereafter

Puritanism was the religious doctrine of thd revolutionary bourgeoisie during the English Revolution. It preached thrift, sobriety, hard work and unceasing labor, but with no extravagant enjoyment of the fruits of labor Worldly pleasures were condemned as harmful

❖ Puritanism was the religious doctrine of the revolutionary bourgeoisie during the English Revolution. It preached thrift, sobriety, hard work and unceasing labor, but with no extravagant enjoyment of the fruits of labor. Worldly pleasures were condemned as harmful

o This was precisely the outlook needed by the bourgeoisie for the accumulation of capital. The puritans opposed the old church that squandered a lot of money upon robes, candles and magnificent processions. They closed down the London theaters in 1642, not only for their extravagance and deterioration but also for the puritanical abhorrence of "worldly" pleasures in general

❖This was precisely the outlook needed by the bourgeoisie for the accumulation of capital. The puritans opposed the old church that squandered a lot of money upon robes, candles and magnificent processions. They closed down the London theaters in 1642, not only for their extravagance and deterioration but also for the puritanical abhorrence of “worldly” pleasures in general

Miltons Life Born on Dec9,1608 in a rich and cultured family in London, England Handsome and hardworking 1625-1632 While at Christ's College Cambridge University, Milton began writing poetry in Latin, Italian, and English 1632-1638: Continued to write poetry and study the classics after graduating from Christ's College .1638-1639 Traveled in Europe, spending most of his time in Italy 1642 Married Mary Powell, who soon left him but returned in 1645

Milton’s Life  Born on Dec.9, 1608 in a rich and cultured family in London, England.  Handsome and hardworking  1625-1632 While at Christ‘s College, Cambridge University, Milton began writing poetry in Latin, Italian, and English  1632-1638: Continued to write poetry and study the classics after graduating from Christ‘s College.  1638-1639 Traveled in Europe, spending most of his time in Italy.  1642 Married Mary Powell, who soon left him but returned in 1645

1649 was appointed as foreign secretary in Oliver Cromwell's government, a position he held until 1660 1652 Lost his eyesight; arrested and fined after restoration his first wife died and their son soon after her 1656 remarried 1658 second wife died 1663 third wife 1667 Published Paradise Lost, an epic poem I of good and evil 1671 Published the epic poem Paradise Regained, his sequel to Paradise Lost along HA Win the poetic drama Samson Agonistes

 1649 was appointed as foreign secretary in Oliver Cromwell’s government, a position he held until 1660  1652 Lost his eyesight; arrested and fined after restoration; his first wife died, and their son soon after her  1656 remarried  1658 second wife died  1663 third wife  1667 Published Paradise Lost, an epic poem of good and evil  1671 Published the epic poem Paradise Regained, his sequel to Paradise Lost along with the poetic drama Samson Agonistes