The Cambridge introduction to Milton / Stephen B. Dobranski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dobranski, Stephen B., author.

Contributor:

Cambridge University Press, publisher.

Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)

Stuart Curran-Joseph Wittreich Milton Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Series:

Cambridge introductions to literature

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Milton, John, 1608-1674--Criticism and interpretation.

Milton, John.

Milton, John, 1608-1674.

Criticism and interpretation.

Penn Provenance:

Curran, Stuart A. (honoree) (Milton Collection copy)

Wittreich, Joseph Anthony (donor) (Milton Collection copy)

Physical Description:

xviii, 243 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-233) and index.

Local Notes:

Milton Collection copy presented to the Penn Libraries by Joseph A. Wittreich in honor of Stuart A. Curran.

ISBN:

9780521898188

0521898188

9780521726450

052172645X

OCLC:

753301324

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