This book shows the real reach of literature, even if it’s from 350 years ago. It also confirms that John Milton’s works, particularly ‘Paradise Lost’, have themes that are both universal and adaptable to different contexts. The works of John Milton have been translated more than 300 times and into 57 different languages.
Milton in Translation :
- The book titled, “Milton in Translation” has been produced by Prof Angelica Duran.
- He is Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Purdue University (USA).
- In addition, Islam Issa, Lecturer in English Literature at Birmingham City University (UK).
- Jonathan R Olson, newly-appointed Assistant Professor of English at Grand Canyon University (USA).
- “Milton in Translation” has been published by the Oxford University Press.
- The editors recruited a global array of contributors who researched the number of translations
- In addition,the languages and the significance of Milton across dozens of countries and hundreds of texts.
Book Represents:
- It represents the world’s first detailed research.
- It shows how Milton has been translated.
- In addition, read across the globe.
- Furthermore,reveals previously unknown stories of the writer’s significance.
- This book also marks the 350th anniversary of his masterpiece ‘Paradise Lost’(1667).
How the inspiration came:
- Islam Issa, Lecturer in English Literature at Birmingham City University.
- He came up with idea.
- He said,the inspiration for this book came in 2012 after the 10th International Milton Symposium in Tokyo.
- The first time the gathering had been held outside Europe or North America.
- In addition, it hit us how international Milton had become.
- It became particularly exciting finding how many languages Milton’s work had been translated.
- Since he was famously a multilingual himself.
- This book shows the real reach of literature.
- Even if it’s from 350 years ago.
- He added, Milton’s works,have themes that are both universal and adaptable to different contexts.
Among other findings:
- The book explores the relationship between Milton and politics across the world.
- In addition,reflecting the anti-establishment character of the author.
- Furthermore, who played a role in ordering the execution of King Charles.