Author Description
Perhaps the greatest poet in the English language after Shakespeare, John Milton actually published very little until the appearance of Poems of Mr John Milton, both English and Latin in 1646, when he was thirty-seven. Including a wide range of his verse, this completely new selection ofMilton's finest poetry offers extensive passages from Samson Agonistes, Paradise Regained, and his most famous work, Paradise Lost. Accessible and fully annotated, this volume shows just why Milton's influence on English poetry and criticism has been incalculable.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the breadth and technical mastery of John Milton's poetic output, positioning him as a foundational figure in the English literary canon. The editor provides a curated selection of verse that highlights Milton's evolution from his early Latin and English compositions to his mature epic works, arguing for his enduring impact on the trajectory of English criticism and poetic structure.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Extensive excerpts from Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes
- A comprehensive selection of Milton's early English and Latin poetry
- Detailed annotations providing historical and linguistic context for the poems
Scope Limits
- This volume does not contain the entirety of Milton's prose works or political pamphlets
- The collection focuses on poetic output rather than a full biographical account of the author's life
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and educators frequently cite this edition as a highly accessible entry point for students encountering Milton's complex verse for the first time. The inclusion of thorough annotations is widely praised for clarifying the dense allusions and classical references inherent in the text.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
1994-10-06
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192823043
ISBN-13:
9780192823045
Poetry
English literature
Classic Literature
Anthology
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