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.

Info autore

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

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Emily E. Stelzer, Emily E. (Houston Baptist University) Stelzer
• Editore: University Presses
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 14.02.2018
• EAN: 9780271081007
• ISBN: 978-0-271-08100-7
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 229 mm
• Peso: 658 g
• Serie: Medieval & Renaissance Literary Studies; Medieval & Renaissance Literar; Medieval & Renaissance Literary Studies; Medieval & Renaissance Literar
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata; 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