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The epic of Paradise lost; twelve essays

Title
The epic of Paradise lost; twelve essays, by Marianna Woodhull.
Author
Woodhull, Marianna.
Publication
New York & London, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1907.

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Description
xi, 375 pages; 23 cm
Subject
  • Milton, John, 1608-1674
  • Paradise lost (Milton, John)
  • Fall of man
  • Devil in literature
  • Epic poetry > History and criticism
  • Epic poetry
Genre/Form
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 351-368.
Contents
Introductory: Why Milton wrote an epic.--I. What is an epic?--II. The Christian epic.--III. "Treatise on Christian doctrine."--IV. Milton's drafts for a tragedy upon Paradise lost.--V. Other versions of man's fall.--VI. Man's fall in tragedy; "Adamus exsul," Grotius.--VII. Man's fall in tragedy; "Adam in Ballingschap," Vondel.--VIII. Man's fall in tragedy; "L'Adamo," Andreini.--IX. Lucifer's fall in tragedy; "Lucifer," Vondel.--X. Some epic scenes.--XI. Milton's achievement in "Paradise lost": God, Satan, Adam and Eve.--XII. Epic sources of the lyrics in "Paradise lost."--Bibliography (p. 351-368)--Index.
LCCN
07018819
OCLC
  • ocm02821249
  • 2821249
  • SCSB-14697452
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library