[Milton-L] A question about The Argument in Paradise Lost

[Carol Barton]

Justin, I think your professor wants you to look at other epics and long poems (like Spenser's _Faerie Queene_ or Dante's _Inferno_, or perhaps Chaucer's _Canterbury Tales_) to find the answer to your question.

Good luck with the assignment!

Carol Barton
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  From: justin k 
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  Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:34 AM
  Subject: [Milton-L] A question about The Argument in Paradise Lost


  Hello, 
  I am a first time user and first time student of Milton. I was hoping if any one might be able to answer a question for me.
  I know that Milton, with the intention of giving the reader direction for his poem, added The Argument to the second edition of Paradise Lost, .
  What I would like to know is this. 
  Within the history of literature, is this the first time a device like The Argument has been used? 
  Is it a Miltonic device or has Milton borrow this approach form a past poet or author. 

  Thank you,
  Justin



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