Is Milton Better Than Shakespeare? - Nigel Smith [2014] | Intelligence Squared

In this clip from our 2014 session, ‘Shakespeare vs Milton: The Kings of English Literature Debate’, professor Nigel Smith tales the stage at Intelligence Squared to give his personal opinions on why the works of John Milton are better than that of William Shakespeare. Through both performance and debate, take a journey through his works and why he should take the crown as one of the greatest writers of all time. Do you agree with Smith’s points? Let us know in the comment section below.
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[@buddharuci2701]

Milton was stone blind when he wrote Paradise Lost, having dictated the entire work. He saw the whole thing with his inner eye, a feat he reflects on elsewhere. I love Milton. Who would not? Thank you for your talk and presentation.

[@fuferito]

The answer to the question, "Is Milton better than Shakespeake?" would be dumber than the already colossally dumb question that is asked in the first place.

[@mannymoseley4005]

Thank you for posting this video, very informative, entertaining and fun, thank you so much. I think Shakespeare is better. Be safe, healthy and happy God bless you and keep you in His perfect peace and in His love 😊 Saturday, February 10, 2024

[@VOIDEARTH_Official]

Its an old debate on this channel

[@paultaylor7947]

I prefer cheddar

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Satan is presented in “Paradise lost” in all his beauty and glory, as the most powerful Angel. His expulsion from heaven , into Hell, seems all the more poignant in view of this. Powerful imagery and verse.

[@watermelonmanied]

The affected faux-innocent style used by the actors they get for such readings is enough to put people off whatever they're hearing. Sickly-sweet middle-class fare.

[@ellie698]

Thanks for saving me from watching any of it 👍🏼

[@watermelonmanied]

still read Milton, though@@ellie698

[@j400wel]

The spearshaker didn’t exist. The man was made up by Francis Bacon and his cronies.

[@fuferito]

Zzz...