Poetics of the Holy: A Reading of Paradise LostWith full attention to the classical, medievel, and Renaissance traditions that constituted the milieu in which Milton wrote, Lieb explores the sacral basis of Milton's thought. He argues that Milton's responsiveness to the holy as the most fundamental of experiences caused his outlook to transcend immediate doctrinal concerns. Acccordingly, Lieb contends that the consecratory impulse not only underlined Milton's point of view but infused all aspects of his work. Originally published in 1981. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |
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... Heav'n , " relates , " I saw / The Prophet do him reverence , on him rising / Out of the water , Heav'n above the Clouds / Unfold her Crystal Dores , thence on his head / A per- fect Dove descend . . . / And out of Heav'n the Sov'raign ...
... Heav'n , " relates , " I saw / The Prophet do him reverence , on him rising / Out of the water , Heav'n above the Clouds / Unfold her Crystal Dores , thence on his head / A per- fect Dove descend . . . / And out of Heav'n the Sov'raign ...
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... Heav'n " ( 6.889–90 ) , where God as " Center " ( 9.108 ) looks eastward toward " Heav'n Gate " ( 3.541 ) .20 As an " enclosure green " ( 4.133 ) , Eden is surrounded in its outer limits by a " verdurous wall " ( 4.133 ) and an eastern ...
... Heav'n " ( 6.889–90 ) , where God as " Center " ( 9.108 ) looks eastward toward " Heav'n Gate " ( 3.541 ) .20 As an " enclosure green " ( 4.133 ) , Eden is surrounded in its outer limits by a " verdurous wall " ( 4.133 ) and an eastern ...
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... Heav'n , into the Courts / And Temple of his mightie Father Thron'd / On high " ( 6.888-91 ) . The processional return recapitulates what has been shown here to be a primary characteristic of holy war and consummates the pattern of the ...
... Heav'n , into the Courts / And Temple of his mightie Father Thron'd / On high " ( 6.888-91 ) . The processional return recapitulates what has been shown here to be a primary characteristic of holy war and consummates the pattern of the ...
Contents
Sacral Poetics | 43 |
Blakes Conception of Milton | 44 |
Aaron the High Priest | 55 |
Copyright | |
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