Lactantius and Milton

"Lactantius and Milton" is a meticulous scholarly study that explores the profound intellectual and literary connection between the early Christian apologist Lactantius and the iconic English poet John Milton. Written by Kathleen Ellen Hartwell, this work investigates how the writings of the fourth-century rhetorician, often called the "Christian Cicero," served as a source of inspiration and theological grounding for Milton's epic poetry and prose.

The book provides a detailed analysis of M...