Milton John - The Major Works - PaperbackBinding: Paperback Description: This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together a unique combination of Milton's poetry and prose all the English verse together with a generous selection from the major prose writings to give the essence of his work and thinking. Milton's influence on English poetry and criticism has been incalculable and this
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Binding: Paperback
Description: This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together a unique combination of Milton's poetry and prose - all the English verse together with a generous selection from the major prose writings - to give the essence of his work and thinking. Milton's influence on English poetry and criticism has been incalculable and this edition covers the full range of his poetic and political output. It includes Paradise Lost Paradise Regained and Samson Agonistes as well as major prose works such as Areopagitica and The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates. As well as all the English and Italian verse the volume includes most of the Latin and Greek verse in parallel translation. Spelling has been modernized and the poems are arranged in order of publication essential to an understanding of the progress of Milton's career in relation to the political and religious upheavals of his time. The extensive notes cover syntax vocabulary historical context and biblical and classical allusions. The introduction traces both Milton's changing conception of his own vocation and the critical reception his work has received over the past four centuries. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: The Major Works
Author(s): Milton John, Goldberg, Jonathan (, Sir William Osler Professor Of English Literature, Johns Hopkins University)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199539185
Pages: 1008 Pages, Frontispiece Engraving
Publication Date: 12/1/2008
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Anthologies (Non-Poetry)