Paradise Lost: Ideal and Tragic Epic

Twayne's Masterwork Studies #12

by Francis Blessington

Describes the background of Paradise Lost, discusses its themes, and looks at its critical reception

144 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1988

About the author

Francis Blessington’s major area is John Milton and seventeenth-century English literature. He has written two books on Milton that have become standard: Paradise Lost and the Classical Epic (Routledge) and Paradise Lost: Ideal and Tragic Epic (A Student’s Companion to the Poem) (Twayne). Currently, he is writing a book on Milton’s use of witchcraft in Paradise Lost. He also teaches Greek and Roman literature and the Bible, emphasizing their relevance to the modern world. Also a poet and fiction writer, Professor Blessington teaches courses in creative writing.

Reviews

[Grebbie]

Published 1988.

[Jason Leary]

I enjoyed Blessington's objective view on all things Milton.