ENGL 028. Milton

Intensive study of one of the most influential writers in English literary history. Units on: Milton’s early poetry; political writings during the Civil Wars and the experiment in non-monarchical government; and major later works, with special emphasis on the epic Paradise Lost. Overarching topics include the relationship between Christian belief and classical mythology, contested gender norms, and liberty as a religious and political concept.
Med/Ren
Humanities.
1 credit.
Fall 2024. Song.
Catalog chapter: English Literature
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/english-literature

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