August 27, 1660: John Milton’s Books Burned
Aug 27, 2020•17 min•Ep. 366
Episode description
On this day in 1660, King Charles II commanded English poet John Milton’s books burned in the city of London. These events inspired the outspoken, and controversial, Milton to complete his epic poem, “Paradise Lost.”
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