Paradise Lost human form. Milton believed in a subordinationist doctrine of Christology that regarded the Son as secondary to the Father and as God's "great Vice-regent" (5.609). Milton's God in "Paradise Lost" refers to the Son as "My word, my wisdom, and effectual might" (3.170). The poem is not explicitly anti-trinitarian, but it is consistent with Milton's convictions. The Son is the ultimate hero of the epic and is infinitely powerful—he single-handedly defeats Satan and his followers and drives them into Hell. After their fall, the Son of God tells Adam and Eve about God's judgment: He, the Son, volunteers to journey
The Great South Land : An Epic Poem and also that "Mr. Ingamells' picture of Australian history is incomplete, but nobly conceived." They continued: "THE GREAT SOUTH LAND" is, in its way a splendid poem. This is not to say that in any single aspect it is perfect, or that it is splendid poetry. Its splendor is in its pride in Australia, a valid pride for, which Mr. Ingamells adduces strong reasons strongly expressed." The Great South Land : An Epic Poem The Great South Land : An Epic Poem (1951) is a poem by Australian author Rex Ingamells. It consists of a sequence of twelve books, with