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Reading Paradise Lost
David Hopkins
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Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Englische Sprachwissenschaft / Literaturwissenschaft
Beschreibung
Reading Paradise Lost "This lucid and entirely jargon-free guide to Paradise Lost will help any reader of the poem to find their feet, and to understand what makes it the best poem in the English language. Hopkins has one, and only one, resemblance to Milton's Satan, which is that he can make intricate seem straight." Colin Burrow, Oxford University "This is the best introduction to Paradise Lost there is, suitable for the intelligent sixth-former or undergraduate, or the enquiring general reader outside the academy - or indeed anyone who cares about poetry. It is also a joy to read, indeed a real page-turner - and of how many academic books can one say that?" Charles Martindale, Bristol University Concise enough to be assimilated in a single session, this short volume maps the wonders of Milton's poetic landscape. The book offers an exploration of some of the main narrative and poetic elements of the epic poem - qualities which have compelled and fascinated readers for more than three centuries. The author, a celebrated authority on English poetry of the period, engages with (and attempts to counter) some of the critical arguments that impede readers' enjoyment of the poem. This volume emphasizes the aesthetic experience of reading Paradise Lost and brings out the pleasure to be derived from one of the great literary achievements of humanity.
Rezensionen
"Written in lucid, unpretentious prose, (Reading ParadiseLost) has ... the character of a first-rate lecture. It opensan uncluttered path into 'the distinctive imagined world' ofParadise Lost and is a guide to understanding it as a longnarrative poem. There is a place for such a book in Milton studies,specifically for students coming to the poem for the first time,before they move on to the large handbooks. The championing of theearly critics gives the book a distinctive edge and the originaland persuasive ideas of the first chapter will be of particularinterest to Milton scholars."
"In true Miltonic style the content skilfully covers the well-knownwhilst encouraging the brave to question, deconstruct and thinkagain."
"Any library supporting the teaching of English literature tofreshmen and sophomores should acquire it. Summing Up: Highlyrecommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers."
"This lucid and entirely jargon-free guide to ParadiseLost will help any reader of the poem to find their feet, and tounderstand what makes it the best poem in the English language.Hopkins has one, and only one, resemblance to Milton's Satan,which is that he can make intricate seem straight."
"This is the best introduction to Paradise Lost there is,suitable for the intelligent sixth-former or undergraduate, or theenquiring general reader outside the academy - or indeedanyone who cares about poetry. It is also a joy to read, indeed areal page-turner - and of how many academic books can one saythat?"
Kundenbewertungen
Literaturwissenschaft, Englische Literatur / 17. Jhd., 17th Century English Literature, Paradise Lost, Grossbritannien /Literatur, Literaturgeschichte, Literature