Milton Across Borders and Media

Milton Across Borders and Media is a collaboration that explores John Milton's international reception across diverse media from the seventeenth century to today, featuring new essays on the adaptation of his works into various languages and media.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Milton Across Borders and Media is a groundbreaking collaboration that showcases the vast reach of John Milton's international reception across various media from the seventeenth century to the present day. This comprehensive volume presents fresh perspectives on the adaptation of Milton's works into diverse languages and media across the globe.

In Part I, we delve into the challenges of effectively positioning and engaging with Milton's writings within the dynamic multimedia networks of our contemporary world. Part II, Interlingual Borders, explores the cultural, technological, and temporal aspects of interlingual translation, highlighting their intersemiotic nature. Part III, Verbal Borders, showcases media that employ verbal expression to bring forth the themes and characters of Milton's writing. Part IV focuses on the translation of Milton's verbal artistry into visual forms, encompassing book illustration and stained glass. Part V, Auditory Media, extends the multimedia exploration by emphasizing aural media as the primary focus.

Through these diverse chapters, Milton Across Borders and Media offers a comprehensive examination of Milton's global influence, exploring the ways in which his works have been adapted, translated, and transformed across languages and media throughout history. This volume serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, shedding light on the enduring legacy of John Milton's literary and artistic achievements.

Weight: 848g
Dimension: 165 x 242 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192844743