Peter C. Herman
Destabilizing Milton
- ISBN 13:
- 9781403967619
- author:
- Peter C. Herman
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- AIAA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 230
- Dimensions:
- 155mm X 235mm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Destabilizing Milton challenges the traditional view of the poet as a champion of absolute certainty. In his epic poem, Paradise Lost, Milton presents a complex and nuanced exploration of the human condition, one that refuses to grant the reader a clear or stable interpretation. This thought-provoking work is characterized by a deep ambivalence, as Milton subjects the cherished beliefs of his culture to rigorous scrutiny. Paradise Lost is just one part of a larger body of work that reflects Milton's growing unease with the certainties of his earlier ideals. His later poetry, including Paradise Regained and Samson Agonistes, continues this theme of questioning and doubt, revealing a poet who is willing to challenge the orthodoxy of his time. This book offers a fresh perspective on Milton's work, one that highlights the poet's willingness to engage with the complexities and uncertainties of human experience.
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