With brevity depth and accessibility this book helps readers to appreciatethe works of John Milton and to understand the great influence they have hadon literat... » 

With brevity depth and accessibility this book helps readers to appreciatethe works of John Milton and to understand the great influence they have hadon literature and other disciplines.Presents new and authoritative essays by internationally respected Miltonscholars Explains how and why Miltons works established their central place inthe English literary canon Structured chronologically around Miltons majorworks Also includes a select bibliography and a chronology detailing Miltonslife and works alongside relevant world events Ideal as a first critical workon Milton «