Milton and Modernity
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"Milton and Modernity" is a scholarly work by Katherine A. Rowe that examines how John Milton’s writings engage with and help shape early modern concepts of modernity.
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| Milton and Modernity canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Milton and Modernity Context triple: [Katherine A. Rowe, notableWork, Milton and Modernity]
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A.
Milton: A Poem
Milton: A Poem is a prophetic epic by William Blake that reimagines the poet John Milton’s spiritual journey and explores themes of inspiration, redemption, and artistic vision.
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B.
The Malaise of Modernity
The Malaise of Modernity is a philosophical work by Charles Taylor that examines how individualism, instrumental reason, and the loss of shared moral horizons shape the problems and anxieties of contemporary Western society.
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C.
The Idea of Great Poetry
The Idea of Great Poetry is a critical work by English poet and critic Lascelles Abercrombie that explores the nature, principles, and distinguishing qualities of truly great poetry.
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D.
In the Twilight of Western Thought
In the Twilight of Western Thought is a philosophical work by Herman Dooyeweerd that critically analyzes the foundations and limitations of Western rationalist and humanist thought from a Christian philosophical perspective.
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E.
The World and the West
The World and the West is a historical study by Arnold Toynbee examining the impact of Western civilization on non-Western societies and the resulting cultural encounters and conflicts.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Milton and Modernity Target entity description: "Milton and Modernity" is a scholarly work by Katherine A. Rowe that examines how John Milton’s writings engage with and help shape early modern concepts of modernity.
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A.
Milton: A Poem
Milton: A Poem is a prophetic epic by William Blake that reimagines the poet John Milton’s spiritual journey and explores themes of inspiration, redemption, and artistic vision.
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B.
The Malaise of Modernity
The Malaise of Modernity is a philosophical work by Charles Taylor that examines how individualism, instrumental reason, and the loss of shared moral horizons shape the problems and anxieties of contemporary Western society.
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C.
The Idea of Great Poetry
The Idea of Great Poetry is a critical work by English poet and critic Lascelles Abercrombie that explores the nature, principles, and distinguishing qualities of truly great poetry.
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D.
In the Twilight of Western Thought
In the Twilight of Western Thought is a philosophical work by Herman Dooyeweerd that critically analyzes the foundations and limitations of Western rationalist and humanist thought from a Christian philosophical perspective.
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E.
The World and the West
The World and the West is a historical study by Arnold Toynbee examining the impact of Western civilization on non-Western societies and the resulting cultural encounters and conflicts.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
literary criticism
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scholarly book ⓘ |
| addressesConcept |
cultural modernity
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historical change ⓘ modern subjectivity ⓘ |
| addressesPeriod | early modern period ⓘ |
| analyzesWorkOf | John Milton ⓘ |
| author | Katherine A. Rowe ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
debates about the origins of modernity in literature
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scholarship on Milton and modernity ⓘ |
| examines |
how Milton’s writings engage with modernity
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how Milton’s writings help shape early modern concepts of modernity ⓘ |
| field |
Milton studies
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early modern studies ⓘ literary studies ⓘ |
| focusesOn | John Milton’s writings ⓘ |
| genre | academic monograph ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
John Milton
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early modern concepts of modernity ⓘ early modern literature ⓘ modernity ⓘ |
| relatedToWork |
Paradise Lost
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other poems by John Milton ⓘ prose writings of John Milton ⓘ |
| theoreticalApproach |
historical analysis
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literary theory ⓘ |
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