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Title
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Milton's Satan: A Sublimely Dangerous Villain.
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Creator
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Grosso, Lisa A.K., Martin, Thomas L., Florida Atlantic University
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Abstract/Description
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In his epic poem Paradise Lost, John Milton, through sublime narration, creates his Satan as a sublimely dangerous villain in accordance with Pseudo-Longinus's five principles of elevated language, as outlined in Book VIII of On the Sublime. In his treatise, the philosopher delineates that the five principles for sublime expression are the ''power of forming great conceptions," the gift of "vehement and inspired passion," the "formation of figures," the art of"noble diction," and an abi lity...
Show moreIn his epic poem Paradise Lost, John Milton, through sublime narration, creates his Satan as a sublimely dangerous villain in accordance with Pseudo-Longinus's five principles of elevated language, as outlined in Book VIII of On the Sublime. In his treatise, the philosopher delineates that the five principles for sublime expression are the ''power of forming great conceptions," the gift of "vehement and inspired passion," the "formation of figures," the art of"noble diction," and an abi lity to produce "dignified and elevated composition." Foundational to sublime composition and the excellent usage of these principles is the gift of discourse. Milton, in his quest to "justify the ways of God to men" (1.26), fulfills these requirements for the sublime. As the poet-narrator, he demonstrates his mastery in transporting the audience into the realm of his imagination, sublimely conceiving, creating, and portraying his Satan to be a dangerous villain.
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Date Issued
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2007
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000923
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Subject Headings
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Milton, John,--1608-1674--Criticism and interpretation., Milton, John,--1608-1674.--Paradise Lost., Devil in literature., Milton, John,--1697-1674--Knowledge--Art.
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Format
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Document (PDF)