Paradise Lost: Introduction

Broadbent, John

ISBN 10: 0521096391 / ISBN 13: 9780521096393

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1972

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Synopsis:

In this, the first introductory volume of the Cambridge Milton for Schools and Colleges, Professor Broadbent, the general editor of the series, presents background and introductory material essential to students for a proper understanding of Paradise Lost. Chapters on mythology, the epic, the writing, publication and subsequent editing of PL and on Milton's ideology and world-view, provide the background to the poem as a whole. The second half of the book engages with the poetry at a more detailed level and examines themes, structures, allusion, language, syntax, rhetoric, similes, rhythm and style, always showing the reader how he can best understand and appreciate Milton's usage. Extensive quotation from PL and other works by Milton and others helps to make all clear.

Book Description: Professor Broadbent presents background and introductory material essential to students for a proper understanding of Paradise Lost. Chapters on mythology, the epic, the writing, publication and subsequent editing of PL and on Milton's ideology and world-view, provide the background to the poem as a whole.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Paradise Lost: Introduction
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1972
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket