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Author:

Bryson, Michael, 1964-

Title:

The tyranny of heaven : Milton's rejection of God as king / Michael Bryson.

Publisher:

Associated Universities Press,
Associated Universities Press,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

208 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Milton, John,--1608-1674.--Paradise lost
Milton, John,--1608-1674--Religion.
Religious poetry, English--Early modern, 1500-1700--History and criticism.
Religion and literature--England--History--17th century.
God--History of doctrines--History of doctrines--17th century.
Theology--History--17th century
God in literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-200) and index.

Contents:

Of Miltons and Gods -- "His tyranny who reigns": the Biblical roots of divine kingship and Milton's rejection of "Heav'n's King" in prose and poetry -- "Who durst defy th' omnipotent to arms": Satan's fall from hero to king -- "That far be from thee": divine evil, justification, and the evolution of the son from warrior-king to hero -- "Tempt not the Lord thy God": the end of kingship and the awareness of divine similitude in paradise regained.

ISBN:

9780874138597 (alk. paper)
0874138590 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)52387819

LCCN:

2003012093

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

O3AX572 -- Cornell College - Russell D. Cole Library (Mount Vernon)