Milton and Ecology - Softcover

Hiltner, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521123747 ISBN 13: 9780521123747

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

In Milton and Ecology, Ken Hiltner engages with literary, theoretical, and historic approaches to explore the ideological underpinnings of our prevalent environmental crisis. Focusing on Milton's rejection of dualistic theology, metaphysical philosophy, and early-modern subjectivism, Hiltner argues that Milton anticipates certain prevailing essential ecological arguments. Even more remarkable is that Milton was able to integrate these arguments with biblical sources so seamlessly that his interpretative 'Green' reading of scripture has for over three centuries been entirely plausible. This study considers how Milton, from the earliest edition of the Poems, not only sought to tell the story of how through humanity's folly Paradise on earth was lost, but also sought to tell how it might be regained. This intriguing study will be of interest to eco-critics and Milton specialists alike.

About this title

About the Author

Ken Hiltner has published widely on Milton. His articles have been published in Milton Studies, Milton Quarterly, and English Language Notes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521123747
• ISBN 13: 9780521123747
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176