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Milton’s Style Prepared by Khuman Bhagirath J. Paper The Renaissance Literature Roll No. 09 Class M.A. Sem-III Year 2012/12 Department of English Bhavnagar University 10/16/2012 1

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Milton’s StylePrepared by Khuman Bhagirath J.Paper The Renaissance LiteratureRoll No. 09Class M.A. Sem-III Year 2012/12

Department of English Bhavnagar University

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Treasury of Allusions and References

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“Packed Lines” (Raleigh)

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Latinism• English words used in their

original Latin sense

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English Word Latin Sense

Author Informant

Obnoxious (very offensive)

Exposed to

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Complicated Grammatical Constructions

• Noun followed by adjective

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Milton’s Construction

Correct Order

angels numberless numberless angelscreator wise wise creator

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Adjective on Each Side of Noun

Adjective - Noun - Adjectivefaithful love unequalled

mortal sin original

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•Extended Similes/Epic Similes

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Flaws• Heavy Style• Circumlocution• Accused of Corrupting English

Language

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