In this Book
- A Variorum Commentary on the Poems of John Milton: Volume 3 [Samson Agonistes]
- Book
- 1970
- Published by: Duquesne University Press
summary
Over a span of three centuries, scholarly work dedicated to Milton’s Samson Agonistes has gradually evolved, reflecting changing critical interpretations within historical contexts. This variorum edition of the poem, the first since 1809, gathers together all significant contributions to understanding Milton’s dramatic poem that were published between 1671 and 1970.
This Variorum Commentary is an indispensable reference tool and opens up fresh lines of inquiry. Simply the most comprehensive, detailed, and expansive exploration of Samson Agonistes' critical history, this book is an essential tool for anyone interested in Milton and one of his greatest poetic works.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. xvii-19
- Introduction
- pp. 1-46
- A Note on the Annotations
- pp. 47-48
- COMMENTARY
- pp. 49-50
- The Argument
- pp. 79-83
- Works Cited
- pp. 481-501
Additional Information
ISBN
9780820705019
Related ISBN(s)
9780820704159
MARC Record
OCLC
794698803
Pages
519
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No