Samson Agonistes Resources
Websites
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A general, but helpful, overview of various topics in Milton that have lasting importance.
Articles and Interviews
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If the ending of Samson made you a little uneasy, you'll be fascinated to read more about just how controversial Samson has been post-9/11.
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A. N. Wilson, famous English historian, biographer, and author, thinks about why Samson Agonistes is the work that most makes John Milton the "father of modernity."
Video
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Fascinated by Samson's unusual relationship to the genre of tragedy? Have a little extra time on your hands? Check out this lecture by famed Renaissance scholar Richard Helpern on exactly that question.
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For a great general, but also super smart, introduction to John Milton's poetry, check out this series of lectures by John Rogers at Yale.
Audio
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A series of lectures on podcast from various big name Milton scholars.
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Audio versions of Milton's dialogue-heavy poem can be found here.
Images
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This timeline lays out in detail the ups and downs of Milton's politics.
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Serious but serene, Milton looks just like we'd imagine.
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A portrait of Milton as a kid. Enough said.