Paradise Lost and the Romantic Reader

Exploring the complexities of Milton's work, this book delves into the Romantic era's varied interpretations of "Paradise Lost," highlighting the ambiguous portrayals of angels and devils. It analyzes how figures like Coleridge and Wordsworth responded to the text in light of the French Revolution, while also examining the origins of evil through the lenses of Godwin, Blake, and the Shelleys. Additionally, it addresses representations of female sexuality through Eve, culminating in a discussion of Blake's interpretation and insights from prose writers like De Quincey and Wollstonecraft.