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Milton and Toleration.

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15 leading scholars examine the idea of toleration in Milton's poetry & prose. Looking at how Milton himself imagined tolerance & locating his works in their literary, historical, & philosophical context, the essays address central issues including violence, heresy, church polity, l...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Achinstein, Sharon
Corporate Author: Oxford University Press
Other Authors: Sauer, Elizabeth, 1964-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Subjects:
Milton, John, > 1608-1674 > Criticism and interpretation.
Milton, John, > 1608-1674
Toleration in literature.
Religion and literature > England > History > 17th century.
Religious tolerance in literature.
England > Intellectual life > 17th century.
Religion et littérature > Angleterre > Histoire > 17e siècle.
Tolérance religieuse dans la littérature.
Angleterre > Vie intellectuelle > 17e siècle.
Poetry.
LITERARY CRITICISM.
Intellectual life
Religion and literature
Religious tolerance in literature
Toleration in literature
England
1600-1699
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:15 leading scholars examine the idea of toleration in Milton's poetry & prose. Looking at how Milton himself imagined tolerance & locating his works in their literary, historical, & philosophical context, the essays address central issues including violence, heresy, church polity, liberalism, natural law & more.
Physical Description:1 online resource (320 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.