Samson Agonistes
By John Milton
Read by Iain Glen and a full cast
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ISBN: 9781843798033
Samson Agonistes, the dramatic poem by John Milton, was published in 1671, three years before the poet’s death. Written in the form of a Greek tragedy, with the Chorus commenting on the action, it follows the biblical story of the blind Samson as he wreaks his revenge on the Philistines who have imprisoned him. A powerful subject, with a personal resonance for the blind Milton, it is a perfect work for the medium of audiobook, where poetry and drama can be balanced equally. This production, adapted for BBC Radio 3, broadcast in 2008 and directed by John Tydeman, features Iain Glen in the title role, with Samantha Bond as Dalila, Philip Madoc as Harapha, and Michael Maloney as the Messenger.
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Summary
Summary
Samson Agonistes, the dramatic poem by John Milton, was published in 1671, three years before the poet’s death. Written in the form of a Greek tragedy, with the Chorus commenting on the action, it follows the biblical story of the blind Samson as he wreaks his revenge on the Philistines who have imprisoned him. A powerful subject, with a personal resonance for the blind Milton, it is a perfect work for the medium of audiobook, where poetry and drama can be balanced equally. This production, adapted for BBC Radio 3, broadcast in 2008 and directed by John Tydeman, features Iain Glen in the title role, with Samantha Bond as Dalila, Philip Madoc as Harapha, and Michael Maloney as the Messenger.
Author
Author Bio: John Milton
John Milton (1608–1674) is considered to be among the most learned of all English poets. After graduating from Cambridge, Milton undertook six years of self-directed study in theology,
philosophy, history, politics, literature, and science. He then spent several years writing pamphlets for the Puritan and Parliamentary causes. His incessant labors setting the typeface eventually
led to blindness. His masterpiece, Paradise Lost, was composed in memory and dictated to a scribe.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Drama/Performing Arts |
| Runtime: | 1.85 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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