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Today In History: John Milton Sells Copyright To "Paradise Lost" In 1667

First Posted: 04/27/11 02:16 PM ET Updated: 06/27/11 06:12 AM ET

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history.com:

Blind poet John Milton sells the copyright to his masterpiece "Paradise Lost" (1667) for a mere 10 pounds.

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The best thing about this blurb is the tiny Dürer graphic.
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This is one of the most fantastic political critiques of the 17th Century.
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i want to see his birth certificate ....
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What a rip off.
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Dang i guessed it was the year johnny mac was born was i close?
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Which month?
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Milton stole that from pink floyd!
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“The mind can make a heaven out of hell or a hell out of heaven..."
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