A practical guide to Milton’s language and its usage Gain a clear, user‑friendly reference to the words and phrases found in John Milton’s English poetry, with careful notes on form and meaning.
This nonfiction lexicon helps readers, students, and scholars navigate Milton’s vocabulary, abbreviations, and historical usage. It compiles key terms, cross‑references, and illustrative examples, making it easier to understand the poet’s style and the text surrounding each entry.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich and complex language of John Milton, one of the most celebrated English poets of the 17th century. The author carefully examines every word in Milton's poetry, revealing the myriad shades of meaning that make his work so captivating. The text explores how each word is molded and transformed by its context, demonstrating that the meaning of language is fluid and multi-faceted. The book places Milton's vocabulary within a broader literary and historical context, highlighting the unique challenges posed by his work for readers of his time and ours. The author grapples with the difficulty of pinpointing the precise meaning of individual words, recognizing that their meanings are often nuanced and shifting. Through its deep thematic analysis, the book explores the intricate interplay of language and meaning in Milton's poetry. It reveals how Milton's use of words transcends simple denotation, and delves into the figurative and evocative power of language. The author also seeks to translate Milton's language into more accessible everyday English, making his work more accessible to a wider audience. This book is essential for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Milton's poetry and its lasting impact on English literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331660101_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 688 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.55 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1331660106
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Lexicon to the English Poetical Works of John MiltonThis book was begun in 1895, and the first one hundred and seventy pages were in 1898 presented to the Philosophical Faculty of Yale University as a doctoral. N° de réf. du vendeur 2147881252
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