Canela, Milton was a 17th century British epic poet. He's mostly famous for Paradise Lost, which is about Lucifer and his fall from Heaven, though he wrote shorter poems every now and again too. Paradise Lost is interesting because Lucifer is the most human, sympathetic character with the best lines. It's a hard read--iambic pentameter that goes on for hundreds of pages isn't what we're used to in English. But the language rhythm is really compelling in places, and it's a useful work of literature to know about, because it's one of those canonical cornerstones.

Long and deliberately silly speeches? Sounds great! Let me know when you figure it out. Meanwhile, we are making up our own.

Ok, I'll ask around in our department for you. Maybe I can find someone who has done neither linguistics nor economy...; )