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Cornell Studies in English: The Latin Poems of John Milton
Hardcover
Literary CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025577135
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 406
Weight: 1.64
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Cornell Studies in English the Latin Poems of John Milton offers a comprehensive exploration of the significant Latin corpus of one of England's most celebrated poets. While John Milton is best known for his English epic Paradise Lost, his Latin compositions represent a vital part of his literary development and reflect his deep engagement with the classical tradition. This volume presents Milton's Elegiarum Liber, Sylvarum Liber, and other occasional verses, providing insight into his mastery of Latin meter, rhetoric, and themes.
Through these poems, readers can trace Milton's intellectual evolution, his reflections on contemporary political events, and his personal relationships with European scholars. The collection highlights the bridge between Renaissance humanism and the dawning of a new English literary era. Cornell Studies in English the Latin Poems of John Milton is an essential resource for students of 17th-century literature, classical reception, and Miltonic studies, offering a window into the multilingual artistic identity of a master poet.
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