The Life of John Milton: A Critical BiographyISBN: 978-0-631-17665-7
Hardcover
812 pages
January 2001, Wiley-Blackwell
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"Arguably the most readable of modern Milton biographies, it
reshapes our understanding of Milton the man, the thinker,
political and religious activist, husband, parent, friend ...it is
certain to be a classic among Milton studies" Reference
Reviews
"The Life of John Milton . . . combines lucidity with its
formidable erudition."
Terry Eagleton, The Observer Books of the Year, 2001
"A rigorous, up-to-date, yet surprisingly readable account of
Milton's life and work… anyone concerned with the poet or the
period will have to possess this book."
The Independent
"[Lewalski] has produced an outstanding biography, one that is
reliable and readable. [...] It will be vaulable, not only to
Milton specialists and students of English literature but to anyone
who wants to learn about Milton's life and work."
Virginia Quarterly Review
"Lewalski's volume is immensely useful. In the process of
discussing Milton's life and works, she gives the reader a
believable figure facing major events and also the everyday
business of moving through life. Such an appealing and readbale
portrayal is welcome."
Renaissance Quarterly
"As a biography of Milton, Lewalski's Life is likely to
remain the definitive work for decades to come." Church
Times
"The Life of John Milton is the magnum opus of
Barbara K Lewalski, one of the leading Miltonists of the past
half-century. [...] As an introduction to Milton's life and work it
is likely to remain unequalled for years to come - that rare thing,
a work of reference to be read with profit and pleasure from cover
to cover."
MLR
"Her achievements scarcely need endorsement. Unsurprising, she once more surefootedly picks her way through the polemical prose while writing richly about the major poetry." Milton Quarterly