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John Milton

1 series 7 books in order 6 standalone books

John Milton (1608-1674) was an English poet, author, polemicist and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England. He is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost.

Born
1608
Known for
Harvard Classics

Series by John Milton

Harvard Classics

26 books in order · 1882–1999

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Milton written?

We list 7 books by John Milton across 1 series, published between 1638–1999 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Milton's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Virgil's Æneid.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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