The Idler Guide to Paradise Lost

Of  all the major English poets, John Milton (1608-1674) was by far the  most deeply involved in the political and religious controversies of his  time. In the Idler Academy’s online course, Milton expert Anna Beer  pinpoints these political and religious revolutions, and shows how  they forced a complete re-thinking of the nature and practice not only  of government, but of human freedom itself.

In Paradise Lost,  first published in 1667, Milton used his astounding learning to  articulate and explore with passion and eloquence the great questions  that trouble us even now, challenging us still to provide some answers  of our own.

Often thought of as a difficult writer, reading Milton  is in fact an absolute pleasure – once you plunge in. This course  offers the interested reader a guide through the entirety of Paradise  Lost, celebrating the beauty of Milton’s words, the power of his ideas,  and offering ways in to thinking about the poem in its historical  context – and its significance to us now.

You will receive course notes, a reading list, an interactive quiz and a lovely certificate on completion.

There will also be a special Idler Academy “Meet the Tutor” real-time Q&A session with Anna Beer.

For more information or to enrol: https://www.idler.co.uk/product/the-idler-guide-to-paradise-lost-with-anna-beer/