The satanic epic / Neil Forsyth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Forsyth, Neil, 1944-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Milton, John, 1608-1674. Paradise lost.

Milton, John.

Milton, John, 1608-1674.

Christian poetry, English--History and criticism.

Christian poetry, English.

Epic poetry, English--History and criticism.

Epic poetry, English.

Milton, John, 1608-1674--Characters--Devil.

Devil in literature.

Good and evil in literature.

Milton, John, 1608-1674--Characters--Satan.

Devil.

Local Subjects:

Milton, John, 1608-1674--Characters--Satan.

Physical Description:

x, 382 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [2003]

Summary:

""The Satanic Epic is a splendid book that seeks to recover what Forsyth calls 'the subversive Satan.' This instantly sets him in opposition to mainstream Milton criticism. By rooting the Satanic reading of Milton more firmly in Biblical and other sources, he poses a challenge to those who evoke scholarship in defence of Milton's orthodoxy."--John Leonard, author of "Naming in Paradise

"Forsyth's treatment of "Paradise Lost is probing and illuminating. It is a true scholar's feast, a most impressive and compelling work. It is particularly engaging because of its willingness to give the devil his due and to argue for Satan's importance not only in Milton's epic but in the culture that Milton inherited."--Michael Lieb, author of "Milton and the Culture of Violence"

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-370) and index.

ISBN:

0691113394

0691099960

OCLC:

49260993