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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
if i read this in an academic setting i think i would of loved it, but the language was a bit to much for me to understand
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Het epos zelf was zeker de moeite waard. Het commentaar in deze editie is echter zeer inadequaat om het werk inzichtelijker te maken. Het maakt het vaker meer verwarrend dan duidelijker. Er wordt veel te veel ingegaan op kleine details en verwijzingen, in plaats van de grote lijnen duidelijk maken.
Good, but definitely something for your full attention.
It should be noted that around the same time Paradise Lost came out, The Pilgrim's Progress (in which in the second part features multiple heroines on the allegorical path to salvation) also was published, the Quaker movement (which believed in the equality of the sexes and ordained female preachers) was well underway, and Margaret Fell had written "Women's Speaking Justified, Proved and Allowed of by the Scriptures, All Such as Speak by the Spirit and Power of the Lord Jesus And How Women Were the First That Preached the Tidings of the Resurrection of Jesus, and Were Sent by Christ's Own Command Before He Ascended to the Father (John 20:17)." 7 years prior to Milton's poem. Milton wasn't 'of' his time, he was fairly well behind.
That being said, the story of Satan's Rebellion is pretty fantastic and definitely created a lasting mythology, and the poetry itself is of course beautifully written. If only Milton had thought as highly of Eve as he did Lucifer.
That being said, the story of Satan's Rebellion is pretty fantastic and definitely created a lasting mythology, and the poetry itself is of course beautifully written. If only Milton had thought as highly of Eve as he did Lucifer.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i was fortunate enough to read this in an academic setting, with discussion guided by a professor who specialized in milton. without that, i think i would have a completely different outlook on paradise lost. paradise lost is one of the most challenging but rewarding stories i've read - the language is rich and expressive, but can be difficult to parse (especially without an annotated copy). but what is so interesting to me is how the debates on interpretations of even single passages continue to this day. the narcissus passage of eve's reflection, for example, initially struck me as being disparaging of eve, but after a bit of discussion, i came away interpreting it as a proto-feminist passage, showcasing eve's interest in her reflection not as self-admiration but as unique curiosity that adam lacked. just this one passage can be viewed from completely opposite perspectives, and the same holds true for so much of this story.
It had its moments but it took me a long time to finish because I kept falling asleep while trying to read it. I hate when people critiquing classics say “it’s boring” but there were definitely moments when this was boring (!!)
I really thought it was going to be more about angelic wars and less about Adam and Eve….but that’s on me. I was ready to root for Satan in the beginning but honestly Satan and God both sucked. God’s whole thing being “I’m perfect and generous and you can never question it” was…ugh, Old Testament God kinda sucks. It’s giving despot. And Satan, I really wanted to like his rebellion against a power-hungry god and whatnot but his commitment to revenge and how he spoke to his allies, yikes.
Milton really makes Eve a bimbo whose only quality is that she’s beautiful and easily seduced. I personally feel like if you want Eve to understand the importance of what was at stake it would have been better to speak directly to her instead of only speaking to Adam and then expecting him to tell her. Adam was the brightest bulb either, could he be trusted to relay the word of God??? My feeling is no…
I read this because a college prof talked about it with such awe. Some of the language was gorgeous and it was interesting to see various sides of the story but having gone to Sunday school for much of my youth it kinda felt like a waste of my time. Rip. Sorry, Milton.
I really thought it was going to be more about angelic wars and less about Adam and Eve….but that’s on me. I was ready to root for Satan in the beginning but honestly Satan and God both sucked. God’s whole thing being “I’m perfect and generous and you can never question it” was…ugh, Old Testament God kinda sucks. It’s giving despot. And Satan, I really wanted to like his rebellion against a power-hungry god and whatnot but his commitment to revenge and how he spoke to his allies, yikes.
Milton really makes Eve a bimbo whose only quality is that she’s beautiful and easily seduced. I personally feel like if you want Eve to understand the importance of what was at stake it would have been better to speak directly to her instead of only speaking to Adam and then expecting him to tell her. Adam was the brightest bulb either, could he be trusted to relay the word of God??? My feeling is no…
I read this because a college prof talked about it with such awe. Some of the language was gorgeous and it was interesting to see various sides of the story but having gone to Sunday school for much of my youth it kinda felt like a waste of my time. Rip. Sorry, Milton.
Uma obra de arte! Acho que não é preciso exaltar tanto a qualidade do texto de Milton pois é mundialmente reconhecido como um dos grandes épicos da história da humanidade. O romance gráfico apresentado é a adaptação da famosa obra que narra a queda de Lúcifer e sua vingança contra a divindade, colocando em prática um plano de desvirtuar a recém criada raça humana para revidar a sua própria queda e de seus seguidores.
O personagem principal (depois de seu declínio vira "Satã", o correspondente hebraico de adversário) que geralmente é apresentado como o "outro", ganha voz própria nessa história e uma representação diferente do mito oficial, como alguém com atributos muito humanos, possuidor de um grande desejo de liberdade e também de um ressentimento muito profundo por ter sido relegado a um segundo plano. É uma narrativa ao mesmo tempo familiar e revolucionária. A frase que pode resumir a obra é "melhor reinar no inferno do que servir no céu".
Pablo Auladeil faz um trabalho magistral nos desenhos e na pintura. Cada quadro das 320p foi (ou parece que foi) aquarelado. O artista trabalhou durante cinco anos para completar a adaptação. Tudo é pensado nos mínimos detalhes. Os balões de fala que mudam no céu e no inferno, a expressão penetrante dos personagens (difícil não se sentir intimidado com olhar do arcanjo Miguel), o jeito de usar as cores e a própria forma inovadora dos personagens (impossível não sentir um certo estranhamento no começo da obra). Recomendadíssimo para todo mundo, mesmo para quem não gosta de clássicos ou de novelas gráficas.
O personagem principal (depois de seu declínio vira "Satã", o correspondente hebraico de adversário) que geralmente é apresentado como o "outro", ganha voz própria nessa história e uma representação diferente do mito oficial, como alguém com atributos muito humanos, possuidor de um grande desejo de liberdade e também de um ressentimento muito profundo por ter sido relegado a um segundo plano. É uma narrativa ao mesmo tempo familiar e revolucionária. A frase que pode resumir a obra é "melhor reinar no inferno do que servir no céu".
Pablo Auladeil faz um trabalho magistral nos desenhos e na pintura. Cada quadro das 320p foi (ou parece que foi) aquarelado. O artista trabalhou durante cinco anos para completar a adaptação. Tudo é pensado nos mínimos detalhes. Os balões de fala que mudam no céu e no inferno, a expressão penetrante dos personagens (difícil não se sentir intimidado com olhar do arcanjo Miguel), o jeito de usar as cores e a própria forma inovadora dos personagens (impossível não sentir um certo estranhamento no começo da obra). Recomendadíssimo para todo mundo, mesmo para quem não gosta de clássicos ou de novelas gráficas.