Poole, William
Milton and the Making of Paradise Lost
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674971073
- author:
- Poole, William
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 23.62 x 16.26 x 3.05 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Milton's life was marked by his unwavering commitment to literature and his unshakeable conviction in the power of poetry. In 1642, he made a bold promise to English readers: that they would not willingly let his work die. Twenty-five years later, in 1667, this promise materialized in print as the epic poem Paradise Lost. Milton's personal circumstances were as complex as his masterpiece. He went blind in 1652 and became a public figure known for his radical views on freedom of speech, divorce, and the right to depose an unsatisfactory ruler. Despite these challenges, he continued to compose, drawing upon his experiences as a theologian and civil servant. This book offers a fresh perspective on Milton's life and work, exploring how his personal situation influenced the creation of Paradise Lost. By examining Milton's intellectual preoccupations and the poem itself, Poole sheds new light on this epic masterpiece.
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