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Barbara Kiefer Lewalski Books

    Barbara Josephine Lewalski was a leading authority on Renaissance literature and the life of John Milton. As an emeritus professor of English and of History and Literature at Harvard University, she delved deeply into the study of period texts and their contexts. Her scholarship is characterized by meticulous analysis and insight into the era's thought, bringing the spirit of Renaissance England to readers. Lewalski's approach emphasizes the intricate connection between literary creation and its historical and cultural influences.

    Donne's Anniversaries and the Poetry of Praise
    Protestant Poetics and the Seventeenth-Century Religious Lyric
    Paradise Lost and the Rhetoric of Literary Forms
    The Norton anthology of English literature. Volume B

    • The Norton anthology of English literature. Volume B

      • 1744 pages
      • 62 hours of reading
      3.8(174)Add rating

      The Ninth Edition offers more complete works and more teachable groupings than ever before, the apparatus you trust, and a new, free Supplemental Ebook with more than 1,000 additional texts. Read by more than 8 million students, The Norton Anthology of English Literature sets the standard and remains an unmatched value.The Norton Anthology of English Literature is now available as an interactive ebook, at just a fraction of the print price

      The Norton anthology of English literature. Volume B

    • Paradise Lost and the Rhetoric of Literary Forms

      • 392 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Focusing on the diverse literary genres and modes, the study interprets Paradise Lost as a complex rhetoric of literary forms. It examines how Milton integrates various exemplary works into the poem, offering insights into his artistic techniques and the broader implications of his literary choices. This analysis highlights the interplay between different genres and the richness of Milton's narrative, enhancing the understanding of his epic's structure and thematic depth.

      Paradise Lost and the Rhetoric of Literary Forms

    • Protestant Poetics and the Seventeenth-Century Religious Lyric

      • 564 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      The book explores how the Protestant focus on the Bible necessitated a deep philological and literary analysis, leading to the development of a comprehensive theory of biblical aesthetics. This theory intricately links poetic art with spiritual truth, highlighting the profound impact of religious interpretation on literary creativity and understanding. Lewalski's argument reveals the interplay between scripture and artistic expression, emphasizing the significance of biblical texts in shaping aesthetic principles.

      Protestant Poetics and the Seventeenth-Century Religious Lyric

    • Donne's Anniversaries and the Poetry of Praise

      The Creation of a Symbolic Mode

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The Anniversary poems showcase a unique blend of genres, combining elements of praise, elegy, sermon, hymn, and meditation. Barbara Kiefer Lewalski's analysis highlights their complexity, revealing how Donne's poetry transcends traditional forms to create a rich symbolic language. These works reflect a multifaceted approach to themes of loss and celebration, illustrating the intricacies of seventeenth-century poetic expression.

      Donne's Anniversaries and the Poetry of Praise