Gluttony and Gratitude - Milton’s Philosophy of Eating

Explores the philosophical significance of gluttony in Paradise Lost, arguing that a complex understanding of gluttony and of ideal, grateful, and gracious eating informs the content of Milton's writing.

About the author

Emily E. Stelzer is Assistant Professor of Literature and Program Director for English and Great Texts at Houston Baptist University.

Summary

Explores the philosophical significance of gluttony in Paradise Lost, arguing that a complex understanding of gluttony and of ideal, grateful, and gracious eating informs the content of Milton’s writing.

Product details

• Authors: Emily E. Stelzer, Emily E. (Houston Baptist University) Stelzer
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.02.2018
• EAN: 9780271081007
• ISBN: 978-0-271-08100-7
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 229 mm
• Weight: 658 g
• Series: Medieval & Renaissance Literary Studies; Medieval & Renaissance Literar; Medieval & Renaissance Literary Studies; Medieval & Renaissance Literar
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / Religion, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 17th Century, Literature: history & criticism, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800