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Routledge - Heaven and Its Discontents: Milton's Characters

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Explore the deep character studies within John Milton's epic masterpiece. While many critics follow C. S. Lewis in viewing Satan as the best drawn character in Paradise Lost, this work looks deeper into the complexity of the entire cast. It examines the well-drawn nature of Adam and Eve, alongside the highly complicated character of God. This analysis focuses on how God's story drives the action of the poem. By looking at the discontent felt by God toward Lucifer and later toward human beings, the text tracks the narrative arc from the beginning of the epic to its conclusion. You will find a detailed look at the similarities between God and Satan, specifically regarding their shared pursuit of revenge and their craving for power and glory. This is an essential read for students and scholars of poetry and literary criticism who want to understand the motivations behind Milton's most famous figures.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1412810914
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Poetry & Poets
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Release Date: 15 July 2010
Listed Since: 27 November 2009

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