Publisher's Synopsis
""Annotations on Milton's Paradise Lost"" by Patrick Hume is a comprehensive guide to John Milton's epic poem, ""Paradise Lost"". The book offers a detailed analysis of the poem, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its themes, characters, and literary techniques. Hume's annotations cover all twelve books of ""Paradise Lost"", and include explanations of difficult vocabulary, historical context, and references to other works of literature.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific section of the poem. Hume provides an overview of each chapter, highlighting the major themes and literary devices used by Milton. He also offers a line-by-line analysis of the text, pointing out important details and providing commentary on their significance.In addition to his annotations, Hume includes a variety of supplementary materials to help readers understand ""Paradise Lost"" in greater depth. These include a glossary of terms, a list of biblical references, and a brief biography of John Milton.Overall, ""Annotations on Milton's Paradise Lost"" is an essential resource for anyone studying or teaching this classic work of literature. Hume's insightful commentary and detailed analysis make the poem accessible to readers of all levels, while also providing valuable insights for scholars and academics.1695. In these annotations the texts of sacred writ relating to the poem are quoted; the parallel places and imitations of the most excellent Homer and Virgil are cited and compared; all the obscure parts are rendered into phrases more familiar; the old and obsolete words with their originals are explained and made easy to the English reader. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
