Books by Mike Edwards

Forensic Narratives in Athenian Courts breaks new ground by exploring different aspects of forensic storytelling in Athenian legal speeches and the ways in which forensic narratives reflect normative concerns and legal issues.

Paradise Lost is for many the greatest poem written in English. Composed late in the author's life, it deals with nothing less than the destiny of mankind.This essential introductory guide:* leads the reader into the epic poem through detailed analysis of key extracts, exploring Milton's original thought and style* provides useful sections on 'Methods of Analysis' and 'Further Work' to aid independent study* offers valuable information on Milton's life, times and literary legacy* examines the development of critical opinion and discusses some recent critical views of the poem.John Milton: Paradise Lost is ideal for anyone who is studying this complex and beautiful work for the first time. It will enable you to approach your own critical analysis of the poem with confidence.

Why democracy is the most effective form of government despite irrational (and sometime oblivious) voters and flawed (and sometimes inept) politicians.

This guide seeks to explore creatively the fascination of Forster's writing and to show how interesting ideas can emerge from close reading of extracts from the novels.

This volume guides students through Eliot's most widely studied novels: The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner and Middlemarch. The second part describes Eliot's biographical, cultural and intellectual environment, and gives readings of representative critical writing.