The Descent of Urania: Studies in Milton, 1946-1988Reflecting Milton's knowledgeability in many fields, this collection investigates a wide variety of subjects fundamental to an understanding of the seventeenth century, including the importance of the writings of Thrice-Great Hermes, the profound influence of Aristotle on Milton's conception of the power of matter, and the issue of Milton's relations with the Presbyterian church. |
Contents
Acknowledgments 16 | 9 |
Introduction to Part I | 19 |
The Meaning Not the Name I Call 1988 | 31 |
Copyright | |
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