Milton's Paradise Lost is a great poem. Unlike many retellings of the fall of man it is not overly moralistic and does not seem to cast Satan in a particularly bad light. Milton's prose is superb and the fact that many of his phrases are now in common use is a testament to his durability. Some readers may find the Elizabethan English difficult but this becomes less of a problem the more you read. The poem is very much like Homer's Ilyiad in that it is a story rather than a collection of small pieces. It is split into smaller chapters (books) and this makes it more managable. A vague idea of christian theology and ancient myths also helps, although the footnotes of most editions should explain most of the references. Milton's descrption is great and the sympathy he arouses for both man and the fallen angels is remarkable. This is a poem everyone should read once and I heartly recommend it to anyone who wants to discover poetry or theology for the first time.
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Paradise Lost - John Milton
This book has been specially written for the needs of A-level and undergraduate students.
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This book enables students to appreciate contrasting interpretations of the text and develop their own critical thinking.Key Features:*Study methods *Introduction...
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