SPRING 2013 COURSE
English 430: British Authors to 1800
JOHN MILTON
Poetry, Revolution, Prophecy
Tuesday-Thursday 2:00-3:15
Instructor: Stephen Buhler
We’ll look at a wide selection from John Milton’s works, drawn from his public careers as
poet and as political controversialist. Milton was an active participant in several major
developments of his time – such as the temporary end of monarchy in England – and took
part in public debates on issues ranging from divorce to the relationship between church
and state. He also produced some of the greatest and most influential literary works ever
crafted in the English language, including Paradise Lost.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing; two courses in English above 199.