by JohnMilton (Author), StephenOrgel (Editor), JonathanGoldberg (Editor)
This edition offers all Milton's English and Italian poetry and most of his Latin and Greek poetry, arranged in accordance with dates of publication, together with a generous sampling of the prose, including the complete texts of Areopagitica , Of Education , The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates , The Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce , The Ready and Easy Way and selections from the Second Defence of the English People , An Apology for Smectymnuus and Christian Doctrine . Annotations gloss difficulties in syntax and vocabulary, provide historical information and identify classical and biblical allusions. The text has been freshly edited and is modernized. The introduction traces both Milton's changing conception of his vocation and the critical fortunes of his work over the past three centuries.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 996
Edition: Annotated
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Published: 18 Apr 1991
ISBN 10: 019281379X
ISBN 13: 9780192813794
Orgel's and Goldberg's splendid Milton is the long overdue classroom edition we've been waiting for. The ample prose selections are especially welcome. --Richard Rambuss, Kenyon College
Wonderfully complete edition for a reasonable price. Ample selection. --Norman Davis, Utah State University--Roosevelt
This handsomely produced volume...offers reliable texts, intelligent notes that reflect the editors' concern for students reading Milton for the first time and the needs of general readers. --George W. Bahlke, Hamilton College
Remarkable--an affordable text with such a rich offering. --Richard Y. Duerden, Brigham Young University