ABSTRACT

First published in 1971. The intention of Milton’s Creation is to provide the student with a simple and direct entry into Paradise Lost. The author is not concerned with taking sides in critical controversy. His aim is to elucidate Milton’s primary meanings; this is a work of exegesis, not of interpretation.

In this new book, on arguably the greatest epic in the English language, the central substance of Milton’s ‘great Argument’ is articulated with great clarity. By keeping in mind the epic status and universality common to Paradise Lost and Ulysses, the author introduces a post-Joycean perspective into his vision of Milton’s Creation.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

chapter I|20 pages

Book I

chapter II|40 pages

Book II

chapter III|27 pages

Book III

chapter IV|32 pages

Book IV

chapter V|23 pages

Book V

chapter VI|24 pages

Book VI

chapter VII|17 pages

Book VII

chapter VIII|19 pages

Book VIII

chapter IX|34 pages

Book IX

chapter X|30 pages

Book X

chapter XI|17 pages

Book XI

chapter XII|15 pages

Book XII