The Experience Of Defeat: Milton And Some Contemporaries
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Author: Christopher Hill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Elisabeth Sifton Books, VIKING, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Christopher Hill's The Experience Of Defeat: Milton And Some Contemporaries presents a profound historical analysis of the English Civil War's aftermath, focusing on the intellectual and emotional struggles of those who witnessed their ideals crumble. This scholarly work chronicles how figures such as John Milton navigated the profound disillusionment following the collapse of the Commonwealth. It uncovers the various ways individuals processed political and religious setbacks, illustrating their attempts to reconcile personal conviction with harsh reality. The author argues for a deeper understanding of defeat's transformative power on thought and literature, offering a compelling portrait of an era defined by ideological conflict and its enduring human cost.
Author: Christopher Hill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Elisabeth Sifton Books, VIKING, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Christopher Hill's The Experience Of Defeat: Milton And Some Contemporaries presents a profound historical analysis of the English Civil War's aftermath, focusing on the intellectual and emotional struggles of those who witnessed their ideals crumble. This scholarly work chronicles how figures such as John Milton navigated the profound disillusionment following the collapse of the Commonwealth. It uncovers the various ways individuals processed political and religious setbacks, illustrating their attempts to reconcile personal conviction with harsh reality. The author argues for a deeper understanding of defeat's transformative power on thought and literature, offering a compelling portrait of an era defined by ideological conflict and its enduring human cost.