Poet of Revolution with Professor Nicholas McDowell.
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In this interview Vashik Armenikus speaks to Professor Nicholas McDowell, the author of a recent biography of the poet John Milton. In his groundbreaking biography, Prof. McDowell explores the formative years of John Milton and what led to the creation of the greatest narrative poem in English language - Paradise Lost.
Professor McDowell has also written an article for Aeon magazine, where he explores the influence of Milton on freedom of speech. You can read it here.
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This episode was mastered by Ilia Rogatchevski. You can find his other work here.