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4.4 stars from 44 ratings
Very enjoyable series
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“The professor obviously enjoys Milton and communicates that joy as well. His enthusiasm and ease of lecturing make him another of the very nice Yale lecturers (and, no, I didn't go there). He criticizes when he feels Milton deserves it but overall the approach is very evenhanded and the emphasis...”Read full review »
Some Book Guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/15
Amazing!
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“I loved these lectures and didn't want them to end. I hope there will be more courses by John Rogers available!”
Hrrjordan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/15
Excellent and informative
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“A wealth of detail and clear explanation--brilliant for students, admirers of Milton or anyone interested in Early Modern literature”
BWorthington1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/14/12
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