Milton's Prose Tracts as a Gloss on Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Samson AgonistesStanford University, 1971 - 648 pages |
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Page 94
... remain in our presuppositions with Satan , on the level of force . If , however , we challenge the basis for his claim , first that strength can determine right among equals , and second that an angel can be an equal of God , then we ...
... remain in our presuppositions with Satan , on the level of force . If , however , we challenge the basis for his claim , first that strength can determine right among equals , and second that an angel can be an equal of God , then we ...
Page 96
... remain in revolt ; to do so they must cling to the belief that to be weak , not wrong , is miserable . III . " If the race of Kings were eminently the best of men , as the breed at Tutburie is of Horses , it would in some rea- son be ...
... remain in revolt ; to do so they must cling to the belief that to be weak , not wrong , is miserable . III . " If the race of Kings were eminently the best of men , as the breed at Tutburie is of Horses , it would in some rea- son be ...
Page 121
... conclave at Pandemonium may have flattered Satan , but Death belies the tyrant's claim that no one would vie for the title of King of Hell . Lesser demons may remain deluded about their freedom ; but Satan must come face 121.
... conclave at Pandemonium may have flattered Satan , but Death belies the tyrant's claim that no one would vie for the title of King of Hell . Lesser demons may remain deluded about their freedom ; but Satan must come face 121.
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