Milton and the Monument Topos: "On Shakespeare," "Ad Joannem Roüsium," and "Poems" (1645)

Blaine examines how "Ad Joannem Rousium" marked a turning point in Milton's poetic self-representation through its acknowledgment of the monumental book as a legitimate medium for the transmission of poetry.

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Published inJournal of English and Germanic philology Vol. 99; no. 2; pp. 215 - 234
Main Author Blaine, Marlin E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Urbana University of Illinois Press 01.04.2000
Subjects
17th century AD
Authors, English
British & Irish literature
Criticism and interpretation
English literature
English poetry
Epitaphs
Funerals
Iconoclasm
Idols and images
Jonson, Ben (1573-1637)
Literary criticism
Literary history
Medieval literature
Milton, John (1608-1674)
Milton, John (English poet)
Monuments
Odes
Oral poetry
Poetry
Poets
Portrayals
Renaissance literature
Spenser, Edmund (1552?-1599)
England
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Summary:Blaine examines how "Ad Joannem Rousium" marked a turning point in Milton's poetic self-representation through its acknowledgment of the monumental book as a legitimate medium for the transmission of poetry.
ISSN:0363-6941
1945-662X