John Milton
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Author Description
This edition contains all of Milton's English and Italian poetry in chronological order, including Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, and most of his Latin and Greek verse. In addition, the text offers a generous sampling of the prose, including the complete text of Areopagitica, Of Education, The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates, The Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce, The Ready and Easy Way, and selections from the Second Defense of the English People, An Apology for Smectymnuus, and Christian Doctrine. Freshly edited, the book has been modernized and annotated to clarify difficulties in syntax and vocabulary and identify historical, classical, and biblical allusions, while the Introduction traces both Milton's changing conception of his vocation and the critical fortunes of his work over the past three centuries.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the comprehensive literary and political output of John Milton to provide a definitive, accessible collection for modern scholars and students. The editor, John R. Milton, utilizes a chronological framework to organize the poet's English, Italian, Latin, and Greek verse alongside his influential prose works. By modernizing the text and providing extensive annotations, the book aims to bridge the gap between seventeenth-century linguistic conventions and contemporary readers.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Complete English and Italian poetry, including Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained.
- Significant selections of Latin and Greek verse.
- Full texts of major prose works such as Areopagitica and Of Education.
- Detailed annotations explaining historical, classical, and biblical allusions.
Scope Limits
- Does not include the entirety of Milton's vast Latin prose output.
- Excludes non-essential minor correspondence or ephemeral political pamphlets.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars frequently cite this edition as a standard reference for its balance of poetic completeness and prose accessibility. Experts highlight the annotations as particularly effective for navigating the complex syntax and dense allusions characteristic of Milton's writing.
Page Count:
1006
Publication Date:
1991-05-30
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019281379X
ISBN-13:
9780192813794
Non-Fiction
Poetry
Classical
Political Philosophy
Literary Criticism
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