{"product_id":"2026770001645-secondhand-the-sonnets-of-milton","title":"The Sonnets Of Milton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scholarly work of literary criticism, The Sonnets of Milton by J. S. Smart presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of John Milton's sonnets, situating them within the broader tradition of English and Italian verse. Smart meticulously traces the development of Milton's sonnet form, arguing that these poems represent a pivotal evolution from the Petrarchan conventions that preceded them toward a grander, more politically charged mode of expression. With an academic yet accessible tone, the study details the historical and biographical contexts that shaped individual sonnets, illuminating how Milton wielded the compact form to address themes of personal loss, civic duty, and moral conviction. Smart's analysis illustrates the profound influence Milton's sonnets exerted on later poets, cementing their place as cornerstones of the English literary canon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887877468379,"sku":"2026770001645-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/8ad947c0-e7a3-4e3c-b6b8-665419c96a34.png?v=1781747478","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001645-secondhand-the-sonnets-of-milton","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}