Abstract
Paper discussing Milton's approach to kingship, regicide, people and constitutions, with especial regard to The tenure of kings and magistrates, and Eikonklastes.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Wolfson College Colloquium |
| Subtitle of host publication | The World Almost Turned Upside Down: Conscience, Constitution, and a Troubled Poet in 17th Century England |
| Editors | D. J. Galligan |
| Place of Publication | Oxford, UK |
| Publisher | Wolfson College |
| Pages | 1-25 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Event | Wolfson College Colloquium: The World Almost Turned Upside Down: Conscience, Constitution, and a Troubled Poet in 17th Century England - Oxford, UK Duration: 17 Nov 2008 → 17 Nov 2008 |
Conference
| Conference | Wolfson College Colloquium: The World Almost Turned Upside Down: Conscience, Constitution, and a Troubled Poet in 17th Century England |
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| City | Oxford, UK |
| Period | 17/11/08 → 17/11/08 |
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Keywords
- John Milton
- regicide
- Eikonklastes
- Eikon Basilike
- Charles I
- monarchy
- constitutions
- parliament
- civil war
- 17th century
- Paradise Lost
- The tenure of kings and magistrates
Cite this
Kelly, M. R. L. L. (2008). John Milton: Catching the conscience of the King? Politics and paradise lost. In D. J. Galligan (Ed.), Wolfson College Colloquium: The World Almost Turned Upside Down: Conscience, Constitution, and a Troubled Poet in 17th Century England (pp. 1-25). Oxford, UK: Wolfson College.