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1、分析弥尔顿及其作品失乐园The Analysis of John Milton and Paradise Lost内 容 摘 要约翰弥尔顿是英国文艺复兴末期的诗坛巨匠，其著作在英国文学、文化和自由思想的历史中占有重要的一页。他的代表作即系统阐释弥尔顿的基督教人文主义的失乐园自从出版之日起，评论家们就对这部著作开始了坚持不懈的争论和各种各样的解读。本文旨在。因而许多研究弥尔顿的学者所指出弥尔顿不仅仅是一位人文主义者，还是一个基督人文主义者。弥尔顿的基督教人文主义可以说最突出地表现在他关于人的自由意志的观点，同样这一观点具有深厚的基督教和人文主义的根源。弥尔顿作为一个基督信徒，同时又是人文主义者，
2、基督教教义和人文主义思想对他而言，并无利害冲突，二者是和谐共存的。 失乐园中所表现出的基督教人文主义思想正体现了这位伟大诗人的睿智和博大。关键词: 弥尔顿；基督人文主义；自由意志AbstractJohn Milton (1608-1674), one of the greatest poets at the end of English Renaissance, whose works have occupied a high position in the history of English literature, culture and ideology. His most repres
3、entative work Paradise Lost which illustrates John Miltons Christian Humanism in detail has been the subject of more controversy among critics. Because of this spirit in his works, many Miltonic critics have pointed out that Milton is more than a humanist，and he is a Christian humanist endeavoring a
4、lways to reconcile the novelties of the present with the august traditions of the past. The Christian humanism of John Milton mainly expressed in the free will concept, which has been deeply rooted in the Christian tradition and Renaissance humanism. For Milton, who is a Christian as well as a human
5、ist, Christian doctrine and Renaissance humanism are harmoniously fused together. Christian humanism in Paradise Lost shows the wisdom and greatness of this talented Poet.Key Words: John Milton; Christian Humanism; Free WillContentsIntroduction.11. Simple Introduction of John Milton.21.1 Being a rev
6、olutionist.31.2 Being a Poet.51.3 Being a Christian Humanist.62. Simple introduction of Christian Humanism.63. Milton Christian Humanism in Paradise Lost73.1 God of reason.83.2 Son of Fraternity.123.3 The Fall of Satan.133.4 The fall of Adam.15Conclusion17Notes.19References.20 1IntroductionMilton, a
7、s s great revolutionist, has spent most of his life on the revolution. As a great poet, he has left many masterpieces especially Paradise Lost. In this paper we will see the Christian Humanism reflected in Paradise Lost. The free will and liberty of reason are the key points.The Christian humanism o
8、f John Milton mainly expressed in the free will concept, which has been deeply rooted in the Christian tradition and Renaissance humanism. In his De Doctrina Christiana (Christian Doctrine), Milton expounds his Christian liberty concept, which is fundamental for Christian humanism and reflects Milto
9、ns fundamental concern with free choice, while his ideas will be treated more fully in the discussion of his great epic Paradise Lost. Man was made in the image of God, with a spark of divine reason and divine will. Milton sets up Absolute Reason, the ultimate source and guarantee of life, order, ju
10、stice, all the values comprehended by the spark of divine reason in man. Christ is the incarnation of supreme love and right reason. He is also the Redeemer and the only Mediator through whom man becomes regenerate. He believes in human reason, and thinks that man is and should be free. Even in exal
11、ting human reason and freedom, Milton stresses human weakness and the dangers of pride, which ruin Satan. The fallen angels lose themselves in the mazes of philosophic debate. The whole temptation of Satan is 2an appeal to the desire for power. We can see that Milton has not abandoned the principles
12、 of Christian liberty and right reason, for these are religious and fundamental, but he has a new understanding of the prime need and obedience. With the divine light, human race will finally find a happier Eden than before.1. Simple Introduction of John MiltonOn a December day in 1608, a great Engl
13、ish poet was born in London. He was John Milton. When he was twelve years old, he was sent to St.Pauls and went to Cambridge University at the age of fifteen. After finishing the university courses, he would have decided to be a clergyman of the English church. But some trouble aroused between the p
14、uritan and the church. For another reason, he believed that he was born to be a poet. Therefore, he stayed in Horton for several years during which he wrote his shorter poems: LAllegre, describing happiness; IL Penseroso, describing meditation; Lycidas, praising a dear friend who had been drowned; and Comus, presenting a masque or play.But Milton was soon tired of his quiet country life. So he sent out to travel through France, Switzerland, and Italy. While he was in Italy, news came that trouble had sprung up in England between the king and the people. When hearing the news,
