Milton's burden of interpretation / Dayton Haskin
1994, First Edition. Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #430980
ISBN: 081223281X
Physical description; xxii, 314 pages ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-297) and index. Contents; Introduction: Finding a place -- The parable of the talents as Milton's uneasy place -- Two discontinuities in the history of Milton's thinking about places -- Standing and waiting in the face of indeterminacy -- Conferring places with Mary, seeking closure with Manoa -- Keeping secrets, telling secrets in Paradise regained and Samson Agonistes -- The bookish burden before the fall. Subjects; Milton, John 1608-1674 Religion. Milton, John 1608-1674. Milton, John. Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. 1600-1699. Books and reading England History 17th century.
Price: €85.00