John Milton and the Transformation of Ancient Epic

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Barnes & Noble Books, 1986 - Literary Criticism - 239 pages
In this book Mr. Martindale examines the use Milton made of ancient poets, and the way they influenced his style. Some surprising ingredients in the style of ^IParadise Lost are uncoveredóHorace, for example. The book is a rare combination of scholarship, both classical and English, and critical judgment.^R

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