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vandykek2008's review against another edition
3.0
Milton's epic poem has beautiful cadence throughout his work. It is a very interesting retelling of Genesis with some embellishment and imagination as he examines conversations surrounding creation, the fall of man, and the plan for redemption. I was surprised at how much mythology he incorporated into the script. It is an impressive piece of work especially considering the fact that he became blind prior to writing it. The theology is off in places, but overall it was a good read.
csd17's review against another edition
5.0
I should read poetry more often. However, just fyi, I didn't have time to read the second epic. I only read about the losing of paradise. And that, my friends, is worthy of the "classic" label.
jhnd's review against another edition
5.0
Exquisite poetry. Beautifully crafted language that should be marvelled at, enjoyed.
And sheds light on the root of so much of society's misogyny. For that, don't blame Milton - he replicated prejudice contained in the source material!
And sheds light on the root of so much of society's misogyny. For that, don't blame Milton - he replicated prejudice contained in the source material!
weirdbookbookclub's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This rating only pertains to the Paradise Lost portion.
claudiabooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
violettesinbloom's review against another edition
2.0
Though the afterword in this edition is horrible, I think having a better understanding of Milton and the historical and cultural reality surrounding the creation of these texts would be helpful in making them more intelligible.
ygraines's review against another edition
3.0
paradise regained is the necessary conclusion to paradise lost , the worst mistake purified by the best of men, eternal happiness lost through disobedience and won back through sacrifice. it is less ornate, less expansive, less breathtaking and yet it loses none of its beauty in its simplicity; there is nothing to tell but christ's strength against satan's temptation, alone in the wilderness.
livmaurier's review against another edition
4.0
I'm reading this for the second time. An absolutely amazing poem and worth reading a second time for extra depth. Pretty heavy going, I think next time I would re-read just my favourite bits.
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