Companion to Milton, A - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 140513173X ISBN 13 : 9781405131735

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

Taken together, the 29 essays collected here strike the perfect balance between an exploration of the contexts surrounding Milton s writings and an intensive analysis of his poems and prose treatises. Uniformly well researched, felicitously written, and cogently argued, these essays are among the best in present–day Milton studies.   (Stephen Baker Hot Fiction Books, 20 September 2012)

"Taken together, the 29 essays collected here strike the perfect balance between an exploration of the contexts surrounding Milton′s writings and an intensive analysis of his poems and prose treatises. Uniformly well researched, felicitously written, and cogently argued, these essays are among the best in present–day Milton studies. They review previous scholarship while pursuing innovative and exciting lines of inquiry that will surely influence commentary on Milton in the foreseeable future." (Choice)

"The present state of Milton studies is admirably represented, while a careful distribution of topics has ensured satisfactory coverage of the field. A splendid exhibition of Milton scholarship as it currently flourishes." (Times Literary Supplement)

"students [...] will be admirably served by this comprehensive and readable smorgasbord of current Milton studies." (Renaissance Quarterly)

"This companion is enlightening and stimulating and will be a helpful addition to libraries, especially those associated with literary and cultural studies." (Reference Reviews)

Quatrième de couverture

The diverse and controversial world of contemporary Milton studies is brought alive in this stimulating Companion. The volume is comprised of 30 fresh and powerful readings of Milton′s texts and the contexts in which they were created, each written by a leading scholar. The contributions provoke debate and define problems, rather than offering false resolutions or bland overviews.

The Companion is split into five sections looking at literary production and cultural ideologies, issues of politics, gender and religion, individual Milton texts, other relevant contemporary texts and responses to Milton over time. A whole chapter is devoted to each major poem and four to Paradise Lost. All the contributions convey the excitement of recent developments in the field, taking into account progress in early–modern historiography, new investigations into Milton′s theology and the most up–to–date critical methodologies.

The volume as a whole invites readers to explore and enjoy Milton′s rich and fascinating work.

Détails de l'édition

• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 140513173X
• ISBN 13: 9781405131735
• Reliure: Broché
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible