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'The State's Book-man'?: References to Milton in Satirical Book Catalogues of the Interregnum.

An essay is presented that discusses references to English poet and statesman John Milton in spoof inventories and publishers’ catalogues during the English Interregnum period, from the 1640s to the Restoration of King Charles II in 1660. It particularly analyzes anti-republicanism in this literatur...

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Publicado en:Seventeenth Century Vol. 27; no. 4; pp. 454 - 477
Autor principal: Adlington, Hugh
Formato: Essay
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Winter2012
Materias:
Milton, John, 1608-1674
English satire
Publishers' catalogs
Republicanism
Reputation
Berkenhead, John
English literature
Literary criticism
United Kingdom
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Sumario:An essay is presented that discusses references to English poet and statesman John Milton in spoof inventories and publishers’ catalogues during the English Interregnum period, from the 1640s to the Restoration of King Charles II in 1660. It particularly analyzes anti-republicanism in this literature and reflects on Milton's reputation. The author considers broadsides and the satirical compendium "Paul’s Church-yard," by Sir John Berkenhead.