A Familiar Explanation of the Poetical Works of Milton: To Which Is Prefixed Mr. Addison's Criticism on Paradise Lost (1762)

""A Familiar Explanation Of The Poetical Works Of Milton: To Which Is Prefixed Mr. Addison s Criticism On Paradise Lost"" is a book written by Joseph Addison and published in 1762. The book provides a detailed analysis and interpretation of the poetic works of John Milton, with a particular focus on his epic poem ""Paradise Lost"". The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Milton's poetry. The first chapter contains Mr. Addison's famous criticism of ""Paradise Lost"", which is considered one of the most insightful and influential critiques of the poem ever written. Subsequent chapters provide a detailed explanation of the themes, characters, and literary devices used by Milton in his poetry. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars of English literature.Overall, ""A Familiar Explanation Of The Poetical Works Of Milton: To Which Is Prefixed Mr. Addison s Criticism On Paradise Lost"" is an essential text for anyone interested in understanding the works of one of the greatest poets in the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.