--- product_id: 8023187 title: "The Cambridge Companion to Milton (Cambridge Companions to Literature)" brand: "dennis danielson" price: "VT11741" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8023187-the-cambridge-companion-to-milton-cambridge-companions-to-literature store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Cambridge Companion to Milton (Cambridge Companions to Literature) **Brand:** dennis danielson **Price:** VT11741 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cambridge Companion to Milton (Cambridge Companions to Literature) by dennis danielson - **How much does it cost?** VT11741 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8023187-the-cambridge-companion-to-milton-cambridge-companions-to-literature) ## Best For - dennis danielson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dennis danielson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Cambridge Companion to Milton (Cambridge Companions to Literature) ## Images ![The Cambridge Companion to Milton (Cambridge Companions to Literature) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716YptacBBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Admirable, Thorough *by M***S on May 10, 2015* Like other Cambridge University publications--the Companions and the Introductions--this volume on Milton is more a refresher on current topics in Milton studies rather than a discussion of specific works. This Companion is definitely for the intermediate to advanced crowd who already have some knowledge of Milton's poetry and the history of his time.The 18 essays are written by different authors, but the general editor--Dennis Danielson--organizes the essays in such a way as to give a balanced and integrated view of Milton and his work. Most readers love PL and some of the minor poetry, but most of us can't stand his prose (with the possible exception of Areopagitica). Nor are we convinced that Milton was a very deep thinker about theodicy--typically he treats his assertions like deductions when he's discussing the goodness of Providence.So Danielson and his distinguished, redoubtable crew try to restore Milton to his complete glory--an admirable goal with mixed results. With respect to Milton's prose works, you'll still feel--despite some excellent essays here--that Milton had no deep understanding of politics. In particular, he believed that every revolution takes us one step closer to the New Jerusalem. Nowadays, we believe that revolutions are simple transfers of power from one party to another. With respect to theodicy, as said before, Milton leaves more questions unanswered than answered.As for the age-old debate about sexism in Milton's work, these essays do an admirable job in showing that Milton felt that marriage was the highest form of happiness that man and woman could experience. It pained him deeply that men and women throughout the ages fought so much and took it upon himself in PL to explore and understand why. His outdated beliefs in the ascendancy of the male over the female make his beliefs either offensive or ridiculous to modern readers. But his intentions--unprogressive as they are--seem well-intentioned and impassioned. Indeed, one writer makes the point that today's young women dislike to hear that they came from Adam's rib, but they have no problem being told that they descended from fat and hairy apes.As for the question of Satan, the essay in this volume cleverly avoids the anti-Satan/pro-Satan/yes-no dichotomy by explaining the source of Satan's strong dual appeal. The writer explains that Satan's character has a depth and imagination that other characters in PL do not display. The essay is enjoyable and stimulating, but I have to insist part of the pleasure of reading PL is staking your claim on one side of the Satan debate or the other--even though that debate does become very strident and hostile at times.Another strength of this Companion is that you'll find some excellent essays about Milton's other poems besides PL. The essay about Lycidas is so good that it might become a standard reference. J. Martin Evans capably synthesizes all the important previous work on this poem and then adds his own subtle and convincing suggestions about how sexual anxiety may have inspired the work. Samson Agonistes receives a very sympathetic reading and confronts head-on that many contemporary readers perceive Samson as some kind of terrorist. You may not agree with the author's proposed resolution, but you will find it thoughtful and compelling.If you have read PL and some of the minor work in a college environment, you'll find a lot to enjoy in this volume. If you're curious about Milton's poetry and you've only read a few books of PL, you probably should look elsewhere. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New to Milton *by K***E on October 9, 2008* As a relative newcomer to the world of John Milton, I found this book incredibly useful in providing a comprehensive overview of the many facets of the man, his life, his work, his politics and his poetry. I would read it in conjunction with a good biography. The essays vary in their degree of complexity and the opinions of the essayists are thoughtful and informative and several of them exhibit a real passion for their subject. I'm not a Milton specialist but I would imagine there is enough substance here to keep even the most rigorous scholar stimulated and for students and people like myself who are interested in the man and world behind Paradise Lost, I can highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by B***O on August 13, 2014* A great assist on my thesis. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Cambridge Companion to Milton (Cambridge Companions to Literature) - The Cambridge Companion to Paradise Lost (Cambridge Companions to Literature) - The Complete Poetry and Essential Prose of John Milton (Modern Library (Hardcover)) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8023187-the-cambridge-companion-to-milton-cambridge-companions-to-literature](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8023187-the-cambridge-companion-to-milton-cambridge-companions-to-literature) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*