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Divine alchemy in Paradise Lost
Title
Divine alchemy in Paradise Lost.
Creator
Rutherford, Andrea J., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of English
Abstract/Description
This study examines the themes of alchemy and transformation in Paradise Lost and seventeenth-century thought. Beginning with an overvieiw of the historical roots of alchemy, this study analyzes the ancient, underlying philosophical concepts that marital union produces the birth of the soul and that destruction is necessary for this birth. Alchemical references identified in Paradise Lost include animal lore and direct alchemical images, which demonstrate Milton's knowledge of alchemy and his...
Show moreThis study examines the themes of alchemy and transformation in Paradise Lost and seventeenth-century thought. Beginning with an overvieiw of the historical roots of alchemy, this study analyzes the ancient, underlying philosophical concepts that marital union produces the birth of the soul and that destruction is necessary for this birth. Alchemical references identified in Paradise Lost include animal lore and direct alchemical images, which demonstrate Milton's knowledge of alchemy and his deliberate use of the alchemical metaphor. These themes support the proposal that Milton, a Christian humanist, uses alchemy as a metaphor described in this study as "divine alchemy," which begins with his belief that Christians, inheriting original sin, must submit themselves to a transformative process similar to transmutation to restore right reason and, ultimately, achieve salvation.
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Date Issued
2012
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3358963
Subject Headings
Criticism and interpretation, Influence, Knowledge, Science, Symbolism in literature, Science in literature, Literature and science, History
Format
Document (PDF)
Proclamation by Charles I, 1638
Title
Proclamation by Charles I, 1638.
Abstract/Description
This Proclamation refers to disturbances in Scotland following the Introduction of the Service Book, Book of Canons, and High Commission.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwdlb1f3
Subject Headings
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649., England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I).
Format
Image (JPEG2000)