ENGL 345 - Milton

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

An in-depth study of Milton's Paradise Lost, emphasizing close reading of the poem and critical thinking about such topics as the problem of evil, free will, divine retribution, titanic aspiration, women's rights, human sexuality, and Christian ethics. The course considers the poem in its literary, historical, and religious contexts with special attention given to Milton's reworking of epic conventions and Biblical material and to its reception in the centuries following its publication. Satisfies one pre-1800 literature requirement for the English major. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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