Milton, Marvell, and the Dutch Republic

This book explores the complex relations between Britain and the United Provinces in the seventeenth century, using a transnational framework to examine their intertwined culture, politics, trade, intellectual exchange, and religious debate. It investigates the lives and works of John Milton and Andrew Marvell, highlighting their complex connections with Dutch people and society, and proposes new ways of reading them as European poets.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The turbulent relations between Britain and the United Provinces in the seventeenth century form the backdrop of this captivating book, which delves into their intertwined culture, politics, trade, intellectual exchange, and religious debate through a transnational framework. By employing an imagological method, the author explores how the English and Dutch understood each other, revealing the nuanced ways in which stereotypes were employed in various genres and contexts. The discussion is anchored in a specific context by examining the lives and works of John Milton and Andrew Marvell, whose complex connections with Dutch people and society are intricately investigated. Moreover, this book goes beyond highlighting neglected Dutch writers of the period by offering fresh perspectives on Milton and Marvell as European poets, challenging traditional notions of their literary identity. Through its comprehensive exploration, this book provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between Britain, the United Provinces, and the broader European context during the seventeenth century.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367520595