Few early modern poets engaged more fully with their historical circumstances than John Milton. A pamphleteer, government employee, and writer of occasional verse, Milton did not retreat from public life even after his political hopes were dashed by the Restoration. This volume investigates the various ways in which Milton's works and experiences emerged from the culture and events of his time. In a series of concise, engaging essays, an international group of scholars examines both the social conditions of Milton's life and the broader intellectual currents that shaped his writings and reputation. A uniquely wide range of topics is covered: from biography to translations, from astronomy to philosophy, and from the English Church to the civil wars. Milton in Context is an accessible reference work that both students and scholars will turn to again and again to enrich their understanding of Milton's writings and his world.

An accessible reference work for both students and scholars wanting to enrich their understanding of Milton's writings and his world.

About the Author
Stephen B. Dobranski is Associate Professor of English at Georgia State University.

Reviews
'... the quality of the essays in Milton in Context is almost uniformly high, with each essay providing a stimulating point of departure for further investigation.' Annotated Bibliography of English Studies



Book Information
ISBN 9780521518987
Author Stephen B. Dobranski
Format Hardback
Page Count 550
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 990g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 158mm * 29mm