The Cambridge introduction to Milton /
Dobranski, Stephen B.
The Cambridge introduction to Milton / Stephen B. Dobranski. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012. - xviii, 243 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Cambridge introductions to literature . - Cambridge introductions to literature. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-233) and index.
Preface -- Chronology -- 1. Life -- 2. Contexts -- 3. Prose -- 4. Poetry -- 5. Afterword.
"John Milton is one of the most important and influential writers in English literary history. The goal of this book is to make Milton's works more accessible and enjoyable by providing a comprehensive overview of the author's life, times and writings. It describes essential details from Milton's biography, explains some of the cultural and historical contexts in which he wrote, offers fresh analyses of his major pamphlets and poems - including Lycidas, Areopagitica and Paradise Lost - and describes in depth traditional and recent responses to his reputation and writings. Separate sections focus on important concepts or key passages from his major works to illustrate how readers can interpret - and get excited about - Milton's writings. This detailed and engaging introduction to Milton will help readers not only better understand the author's life and works but also better appreciate why Milton matters"--
9780521898188 (hardback) 0521898188 (hardback) 9780521726450 (paperback) 052172645X (paperback)
2012000308
GBB1A7827 bnb GBB1A7827 dnb
015889465 Uk
Milton, John, 1608-1674 --Criticism and interpretation.
PR3588 / .D53 2012
821.4 / DOC 2012
The Cambridge introduction to Milton / Stephen B. Dobranski. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012. - xviii, 243 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Cambridge introductions to literature . - Cambridge introductions to literature. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-233) and index.
Preface -- Chronology -- 1. Life -- 2. Contexts -- 3. Prose -- 4. Poetry -- 5. Afterword.
"John Milton is one of the most important and influential writers in English literary history. The goal of this book is to make Milton's works more accessible and enjoyable by providing a comprehensive overview of the author's life, times and writings. It describes essential details from Milton's biography, explains some of the cultural and historical contexts in which he wrote, offers fresh analyses of his major pamphlets and poems - including Lycidas, Areopagitica and Paradise Lost - and describes in depth traditional and recent responses to his reputation and writings. Separate sections focus on important concepts or key passages from his major works to illustrate how readers can interpret - and get excited about - Milton's writings. This detailed and engaging introduction to Milton will help readers not only better understand the author's life and works but also better appreciate why Milton matters"--
9780521898188 (hardback) 0521898188 (hardback) 9780521726450 (paperback) 052172645X (paperback)
2012000308
GBB1A7827 bnb GBB1A7827 dnb
015889465 Uk
Milton, John, 1608-1674 --Criticism and interpretation.
PR3588 / .D53 2012
821.4 / DOC 2012