| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
230 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-224) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : "normal" interpretation and the protocols of Milton criticism : or, how the interpretation of Milton really works -- 1. "Warring chains of signifiers" : metaphoric ambivalence and the politics of Paradise lost -- 2. Paradise lost, the Miltonic "or," and the poetics of incertitude -- 3. "England a free nation" : Milton's prose and the ancient constitution -- 4. "New laws, new counsels" : the problem of politics in Paradise lost -- 5. Incertitude, authority, and Milton's god -- 6. "The more to draw his love" : Paradise lost and the critique of misogyny -- 7. Paradise regained, Samson agonistes, and the conclusion of Milton's career |
| Subject |
Milton, John, 1608-1674. Paradise lost.
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Politics and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th century.
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Politics and literature. |
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Great Britain. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
17th century |
| Subject |
Milton, John, 1608-1674 -- Political and social views.
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Milton, John, 1608-1674. |
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Political and social views. |
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Political poetry, English -- History and criticism.
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Political poetry, English. |
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Epic poetry, English -- History and criticism.
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Epic poetry, English. |
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Fall of man in literature.
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Fall of man in literature. |
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Uncertainty in literature.
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Uncertainty in literature. |
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Devil in literature.
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Devil in literature. |
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God in literature.
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God in literature. |
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Milton, John, 1608-1674. Paradise lost. |
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Milton, John, 1608-1674 -- Pensée politique et sociale. |
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Politique et littérature -- Grande-Bretagne -- Histoire -- 17e siècle. |
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Poésie politique anglaise -- Histoire et critique. |
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Poésie épique anglaise -- Histoire et critique. |
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Chute de l'homme dans la littérature. |
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Incertitude dans la littérature. |
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Démon dans la littérature. |
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Dieu dans la littérature. |
| ISBN |
140396761X alkaline paper |
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9781403967619 alkaline paper |
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