The Value of Milton (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107664791)

In The Value of Milton, leading critic John Leonard explores the writings of John Milton from his early poetry to his major prose. Milton's work includes one of the most difficult and challenging texts in the English literary canon, yet he remains impressively popular with general readers. Leonard demonstrates why Milton has enduring value for our own time, both as a defender of political liberty and as a poet of sublimity and terror who also exhibits moments of genuine humanity and compassion. A poet divided against himself, Milton offers different rewards to different readers. The Value of Milton examines not only the significance of his most celebrated verse but also the function of biblical allegory, classical culture, and the moods, voice and language that give Milton's writings their perennial appeal.

Author: John Leonard
ISBN-10: 1107664799
ISBN-13: 9781107664791
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/24/2016
Pages: 174
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.62h x 5.57w x 0.45d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2017