John Milton Prose

Regarded by many as the equal of Shakespeare in poetic imaginationand expression, Milton was also a prolific writer of prose,applying his potent genius to major issues of domestic, religiousand political liberty. This superbly annotated newpublication is the most authoritative single-volume anthology yetof Milton's major prose works. * Uses Milton's original language, spelling andpunctuation * Freshly and extensively annotated * Notes provide unrivalled contextual analysis as well asilluminating the wealth of Milton's allusions and references * Will appeal to a general readership as well as to scholarsacross the humanities