The Miltonic Setting Past and Present

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Originally published in 1938, this book considers the status of John Milton among later poets and how Milton's poetry was received by later generations.

Language: English
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Originally published in 1938, this book considers the status of John Milton among later poets and how Milton's poetry was received by later generations in very different political and religious settings. Tillyard considers a number of aspects of Milton's style and legacy, including his influence on Keats. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Milton's work.
Preface; 1. L'allegro and Il penseroso; 2. Milton and Keats; 3. Milton and primitive feeling; 4. Milton and prophetic poetry; 5. Milton and Protestantism; 6. Milton's visual imagination; 7. A note on Milton's style; 8. Milton and the epic; Index.