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"Scholars discuss Milton's focus on prophecy and violence and how these themes--which function as a context in Milton's life and as a mode for an extended analysis of Restoration politics in Milton's poetry--add to an understanding of Milton as a visionary, extending the literary...

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Other Authors: Medine, Peter E., Shawcross, John T., Urban, David V.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Pittsburgh, Pa. : Duquesne University Press, [2010]
Series:Medieval and Renaissance literary studies.
Subjects:
Milton, John, > 1608-1674 > Criticism and interpretation.
Milton, John, > 1608-1674 > Political and social views.
Milton, John, > 1608-1674 > Religion.
Prophecy in literature.
Violence in literature.
Politics and literature > England > History > 17th century.
Religion and literature > England > History > 17th century.
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Summary:"Scholars discuss Milton's focus on prophecy and violence and how these themes--which function as a context in Milton's life and as a mode for an extended analysis of Restoration politics in Milton's poetry--add to an understanding of Milton as a visionary, extending the literary discussion of Milton's work into a larger geopolitical area"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xxv, 346 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780820704296 (cloth : alk. paper)
0820704296 (cloth : alk. paper)