Perversions, Originals, and Redemptions in Paradise Lost: The Typological Scheme and Sign Theory That Unify Milton’s Epic

Watson (Regis U. School for Professional Studies) analyzes Milton's Paradise Lost for its signs, in the context of Augustinian sign theory and Milton's adaptation of it. He provides a study that is a reading of the biblically-based typological patterns in the work, in an attempt to understand Milton's methods. He describes Augustine's "sign theory," discusses Milton's defense of God in these patterns, examines the conflict between the City of God and the City of Man, and considers the specific emphasis on Adam's dream vision in Books XI and XII and the instruction he receives from the Archangel Michael. Annotation 穢2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)