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A Familiar Explanation Of The Poetical Works Of Milton: To Which Is Prefixed Mr. Addison's Criticism On Paradise Lost (1762)

A Familiar Explanation Of The Poetical Works Of Milton: To Which Is Prefixed Mr. Addison's Criticism On Paradise Lost (1762)

Addison, Joseph
William Dodd

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ISBN10: 1164525506
ISBN13: 9781164525509
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Familiar Explanation of the Poetical Works of Milton is a book written by Joseph Addison and first published in 1762. The book provides a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the works of the renowned poet John Milton, with a particular focus on his epic poem Paradise Lost. The book is structured in a way that is accessible to readers of all levels of familiarity with Milton's works. It begins with a preface by Addison, in which he shares his own thoughts on Milton's poetry and provides a brief overview of the contents of the book. The main body of the book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Milton's poetry. These include discussions on the themes, characters, and style of Paradise Lost, as well as analysis of some of Milton's other works, such as Comus and Lycidas. Throughout the book, Addison provides his own insights and interpretations of Milton's poetry, drawing on his own knowledge and experience as a writer and critic. He also includes excerpts from other critics and scholars who have written about Milton's works, providing readers with a range of perspectives on the poet's work. The book concludes with a reprint of Addison's own famous critique of Paradise Lost, which was originally published in 1712. In this critique, Addison praises Milton's epic poem as a masterpiece of English literature, and provides his own analysis of its themes, characters, and style. Overall, A Familiar Explanation of the Poetical Works of Milton is an essential guide for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the works of one of England's greatest poets. Its accessible language and comprehensive analysis make it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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