Gluttony and Gratitude

Gluttony and Gratitude is a scholarly work of literary criticism that examines the philosophical role of eating in Paradise Lost. Emily E Stelzer analyzes the tradition of Adam and Eve's sin as an act of gluttony, a theme often overlooked in previous studies of 17th century poetry. This volume explores how Milton uses the concepts of gluttony and grateful eating to shape the narrative and theological framework of his epic.

The text integrates research from physiology, theology, and philosophy to provide a comprehensive look at Renaissance literature. By referencing influential works like Augustine's City of God and Gower's Confessio Amantis, Gluttony and Gratitude connects Milton's writing to broader historical perspectives on the human body and matter. This study offers a detailed analysis of religion and subjects and themes within English poetry.