epic poetry, english

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Faerie Queene, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Contains a selection of critical essays written in response to John Milton's "Paradise Lost" over the course of history, from the seventeenth through the twentieth century.

Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

Clarifies the complexities of Milton's poem and highlights its relevance to our own time.