Milton in the Arab-Muslim World / Islam Issa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Issa, Islam, author.

Contributor:

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

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Milton, John.

Milton, John, 1608-1674--Appreciation--Arab countries.

Milton, John, 1608-1674.

Islam and literature.

Criticism and interpretation.

Arab countries.

Penn Provenance:

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

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

Physical Description:

xix, 264 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Distribution:

Abingdon, Oxon : Imprint of Taylor & Francis Group,

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2017.

Contents:

Part One. Introduction. John Milton: 'pious Muslim' and 'inhumane Zionist'; The Arab-Muslim world; Overcoming periphery neglect

1. Milton's presence: texts and translations

Part Two. 2. Satan. Satan's dual centrality; Satan and the fallen angels in Books 1-2; Satan's psychology and tactics; Conclusion; 3. God the Son. The Son, Jesus, and the challenges of reception; The Subordination of the Son; The Song's missions; Conclusion; 4. God the Father. The Father and the paradox of depiction; The Father and free will; The Father and anthropomorphism; Conclusion; 5. Adam and Eve. Adam, Eve, and [im]perfection; The relationship of Adam and Eve; The nudity and sexuality of Adam and Eve; Conclusion

Epilogue.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

PR3587.4.A65.I87 2017 Milton Collection copy presented to the Penn Libraries by Joseph A. Wittreich in honor of Stuart A. Curran, 2019 has underlines and marginal marks.

ISBN:

9781472484802

1472484800

OCLC:

964290652