A Companion To Milton

The diverse and controversial world of contemporary Milton studies is broughtalive in this stimulating Companion. Winner of the Milton Society of Americas Irene... » 

The diverse and controversial world of contemporary Milton studies is broughtalive in this stimulating Companion. Winner of the Milton Society of Americas Irene Samuels Book Award in 2002.Invites readers to explore and enjoy Miltons rich and fascinating work.Comprises 29 fresh and powerful readings of Miltons texts and the contexts inwhich they were created each written by a leading scholar.Looks at literary production and cultural ideologies issues of politicsgender and religion individual Milton texts other relevant contemporary textsand responses to Milton over time.Devotes a whole chapter to each major poem and four to Paradise Lost.Conveys the excitement of recent developments in the field. «