John Milton: Paradise Lost

ISBN-13: 9780230293298 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 280 str.

Mike Edwards

Opis

Paradise Lost is for many the greatest poem written in English. Composed late in the author's life, it deals with nothing less than the destiny of mankind.
This essential introductory guide:
leads the reader into the epic poem through detailed analysis of key extracts, exploring Milton's original thought and style
provides useful sections on 'Methods of Analysis' and 'Further Work' to aid independent study
offers valuable information on Milton's life, times and literary legacy
examines the development of critical opinion and discusses some recent critical views of the poem.
John Milton: Paradise Lost is ideal for anyone who is studying this complex and beautiful work for the first time. It will enable you to approach your own critical analysis of the poem with confidence.
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Spis treści

General Editor's Preface How to Use this Book A Note on Texts Abbreviations and References PART I: ANALYSING 'PARADISE LOST' Milton's Conception in 'Paradise Lost' The Epic Structure God, His Son, the Angels and the Realms of Light Satan, the Rebel Angels and their World of Darkness Adam, Eve and their Perfect Paradise The Fall and its Aftermath Towards a Paradise Within PART II: THE CONTEXT AND THE CRITICS Milton's Life as it Relates to 'Paradise Lost' The Context of 'Paradise Lost' Some Critical Approaches Notes Further Reading and Bibliography Glossary Appendix A: Characteristics of Epic Appendix B: Examples of Milton's Rhetoric Index.

O autorze

Mike Edwards is an experienced teacher and lecturer specialising in English Literature. He is the author of several books in the 'Analysing Texts' series.