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- Title
CLASSIC REVISITED: PENAL THEORY IN PARADISE LOST.
- Authors
Brittan, Jillisa; Posner, Richard A.
- Abstract
The article offers poetry criticism of the epic poem "Paradise Lost," by John Milton. It examines the concept of penal theory in the work, addressing the theme of justification. Topics include the punishment of the biblical figures Adam and Eve, the punishment of the biblical figure Satan, and the theology of the poem, particularly as it relates to the omniscience of God.
- Subjects
PARADISE Lost (Poem : Milton); LITERARY criticism; POETRY (Literary form); MILTON, John, 1608-1674; PUNISHMENT in literature; DEVIL in literature; ADAM (Biblical figure); EVE (Biblical figure); OMNISCIENCE of God
- Publication
Michigan Law Review, 2007, Vol 105, Issue 6, p1049
- ISSN
0026-2234
- Publication type
Poetry Review