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The Poems of John Milton [Illustrated]

The Poems of John Milton [Illustrated]

Alastair Fowler
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This illustrated hardcover book, isbn 393043606, is part of the Longman Annotated English Poets series. It contains annotated versions The Minor Poems and Samson Agonistes, Paradise Lost, and Paradised Regained; and illustrations portraying Milton, his original manuscripts; and the title pages of his first four books. Also included are a bibliography and an index of titles and first lines.

"This is the first edition of Milton's complete poetical works to combine the advantages of scholarly text with the advantages of modernized spelling and full explanatory notes. By preserving the original punctuation and providing a textual apparatus, it puts the reader in possession of the evidence he needs to reconstruct as far as possible Milton's intention. Many obscure words and phrases have at last been correctly expounded and many 17th-century meanings have been recovered, particularly several passages previously regarded as Latinisms. Passages which might still appear difficult to the persent-day reader receive detailed explanation." from the jacket flap

John Milton was a master of almost every type of verse, from the classical to the religious and from the lyrical to the epic. His early poems include the devotional "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity," "Comus," "A Masque," and the pastoral elegy "Lycidas." After Cromwell's death and the dashing of Milton's political hopes, he began composing "Paradise Lost," which reflects his profound understanding of politics and power. Written when Milton was at the height of his abilities, this great masterpiece fuses the Christian with the classical in its description of the fall of man. In "Samson Agonistes," Milton's last work, the poet draws a parallel with his own life in the hero's struggle to renew his faith in God.
Language
English
Pages
1211
Format
Hardcover
Release
January 01, 1645

The Poems of John Milton [Illustrated]

Alastair Fowler
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
This illustrated hardcover book, isbn 393043606, is part of the Longman Annotated English Poets series. It contains annotated versions The Minor Poems and Samson Agonistes, Paradise Lost, and Paradised Regained; and illustrations portraying Milton, his original manuscripts; and the title pages of his first four books. Also included are a bibliography and an index of titles and first lines.

"This is the first edition of Milton's complete poetical works to combine the advantages of scholarly text with the advantages of modernized spelling and full explanatory notes. By preserving the original punctuation and providing a textual apparatus, it puts the reader in possession of the evidence he needs to reconstruct as far as possible Milton's intention. Many obscure words and phrases have at last been correctly expounded and many 17th-century meanings have been recovered, particularly several passages previously regarded as Latinisms. Passages which might still appear difficult to the persent-day reader receive detailed explanation." from the jacket flap

John Milton was a master of almost every type of verse, from the classical to the religious and from the lyrical to the epic. His early poems include the devotional "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity," "Comus," "A Masque," and the pastoral elegy "Lycidas." After Cromwell's death and the dashing of Milton's political hopes, he began composing "Paradise Lost," which reflects his profound understanding of politics and power. Written when Milton was at the height of his abilities, this great masterpiece fuses the Christian with the classical in its description of the fall of man. In "Samson Agonistes," Milton's last work, the poet draws a parallel with his own life in the hero's struggle to renew his faith in God.
Language
English
Pages
1211
Format
Hardcover
Release
January 01, 1645

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