The Political and Religious Context of Paradise Lost John Milton - Paradise Lost
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 00:32:57
Category: / Literature / European Literature
Length: 5 pages (1469 words)
Category: / Literature / European Literature
Length: 5 pages (1469 words)
Poet and political activist John Milton after a period of radical political revolution, religious turmoil, and his near execution; published the twelve book edition of Paradise Lost, a poem describing the biblical text of Genesis filled with hidden political meaning. Paradise Lost enraged those who supported the restoration of Charles II, was praised by seekers of religious toleration, and attacked by the Anglican Church. Critics denounced Paradise Lost for its construction, subject, and political meaning.
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…must judge if the "inspiration" is "false" (Achinstein 327).
In Paradise Lost, John Milton parallels the Satan's rebellion and fall from heaven with the period of revolution in England after the reign of Charles I. Using the biblical text of Genesis Milton explores republican ideals of conscience and self-government, the balance between servitude and freedom, and the problems of ambition and pride. Milton also analyzes what went wrong with the revolution lead by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.
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