Who was John Milton, you ask? The author of Paradise Lost, you say? Certainly, that’s true. However, he was also a man, living his everyday life much like any of us in 17th century England (except, of course, for his undeniable genius). Take a moment to delve into a day in his life and delve deeper into his preferences, aversions, background, and tendencies. The same applies to Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Walt Whitman, Lord Byron, Keats, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Each of them was an individual of their era, navigating each day much like us, yet perceiving nuances and shades of existence that we can only encounter through their exquisite poetry.
These accounts are intended by the author to serve as concise biographies, featuring examples of their literary works, along with glimpses into their shared human imperfections, in addition to their extraordinary genius. If you’re an enthusiast of poetry, you’ll find pleasure in immersing yourself in these concise life stories, which encapsulate much of their finest poetry. The selections are sourced from various independent references, although Browning’s material is part of another publication, and the provided link directs to that specific source.
