Milton's Theory of Poetry and Fine Art

von Ida Langdon

356 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Milton's Theory of Poetry and Fine Art" is an illuminating scholarly examination of the aesthetic principles and literary convictions of one of England's greatest poets. Ida Langdon meticulously gathers and analyzes John Milton's scattered comments on the nature of creative expression, providing a comprehensive overview of his thoughts on poetry, music, and the visual arts.The work explores how Milton's classical education and profound religious beliefs shaped his understanding of the poet's role as both a craftsman and a divinely inspired prophet. By synthesizing evidence from his major poems, prose tracts, and personal correspondence, Langdon reconstructs a coherent aesthetic system that governed Milton's legendary output. Readers will gain deeper insight into the intellectual framework behind masterpieces like "Paradise Lost" and "Samson Agonistes."This study remains a valuable resource for students of 17th-century literature, offering a bridge between Milton's epic practice and his theoretical foundations. It highlights his unique position in the history of English letters, where classical rigor meets Puritan fervor in the pursuit of artistic perfection and moral instruction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.