Bringing together Milton's material philosophy with an analysis of both his poetic tradition and cultural circumstances, this book is a major contribution to our understanding of early modern visual culture as well as of Milton's epic.

An original study of Milton's authorship and the material production of his texts in relation to the booktrade.

The goal of this book is to make Milton's works more accessible and enjoyable by providing a comprehensive overview of the author's life, times and writings.

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Introduction -- The power of language : "These defenseless doors" -- Personal loss : "Weep no more" -- Combating injustice : "Need not Kings to make them happy" -- Physical suffering : "Only stand and wait" -- Free speech : "Precious ...

Simply the most comprehensive, detailed, and expansive exploration of Samson Agonistes' critical history, this book is an essential tool for anyone interested in Milton and one of his greatest poetic works.

"This paper will explore the tropic structure of Milton's pamphlet in an effort to understand Milton's idea of authorship.