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Department of English: Celebrating John Milton’s 400th Birthday

Date: December 9 2008 Location: -

In honor of the 400th birthday of poet John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674), best known for his poem Paradise Lost, the Department of English will host David Biespiel, the editor of Poetry Northwest and author of Wild Civility. Biespiel will deliver a lecture and provide commentary on reading Milton’s work. There will also be an image slide show, faculty and student readings, and a birthday cake.