Making Milton: Print, Authorship, Afterlives

This volume explores John Milton's emergence as a popular and canonical author, examining how he positioned himself in relation to the book trade, contemporaneous thinkers, and intellectual movements, and how his works have been positioned since their first publication. Contributors assess Milton's reception by exploring how his authorial persona was shaped by his modes of writing, the material forms in which his works circulated, and how they were re-appropriated by later writers. The volume demonstrates the profound impact Milton and his works have had on the careers of various agents.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press

This comprehensive volume presents fourteen original essays that delve into the latest perspectives on John Milton's rise to prominence as a celebrated and influential author. Contributors explore various aspects of Milton's positioning within the book trade, his interactions with contemporaneous thinkers, and the intellectual movements that shaped his works. The individual chapters analyze Milton's reception by examining the ways in which his authorial persona was shaped by the writing modes he employed, the material forms through which his works circulated, and the subsequent re-appropriations of his texts by later writers. What emerges is a portrayal of Milton as an active agent who meticulously crafted his reputation through selective choices in his writing styles, linguistic choices, and collaborations with publishers.

Throughout the volume, contributors further highlight the profound impact that Milton and his works have had on the careers of a diverse range of individuals, including publishers, booksellers, fellow writers, and even colonizers in Mexico and South America. The essays offer insightful analyses and interpretations of Milton's writings, exploring their themes, motifs, and historical significance within the broader context of literary and cultural history.

This volume serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of John Milton's literature, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of his emergence as a popular and canonical author.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 245 x 160 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198821892