Surprised by Sin: The Reader in Paradise Lost [Hardcover] Fish, Stanley and Loparo, Kenneth A.

Description

Published in 1967 by St. Martin’s Press. Printed in Great Britain. Hardcover has normal wear. No dust jacket. Underlining and notes in a some pages. Few of the last pages are warped and torn. Some pages have marking. Binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “Surprised by Sin: The Reader in Paradise Lost” offers a unique glimpse into the scholarly dialogue surrounding John Milton’s epic masterpiece. Stanley Fish and Kenneth A. Loparo’s groundbreaking analysis, first published in 1967, challenged traditional interpretations of “Paradise Lost” by exploring the role of the reader in constructing meaning. With its underlined passages and marginal notes, this volume bears the mark of an engaged reader grappling with the complexities of Milton’s verse. While the physical condition reflects its age and use, the secure binding ensures that future scholars and Milton enthusiasts can continue to explore Fish and Loparo’s influential work. A fascinating artifact of literary criticism’s evolution, this copy invites collectors and readers to immerse themselves in the rich discourse surrounding one of the English language’s most celebrated works.