Paradise Lost and Other Poems by John Milton, Edward Le Comte

Paradise Lost and Other Poems

John Milton, Edward Le Comte

414 pages • first pub 1667 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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These three major works by the seventeenth-century English poet show why Milton takes his place beside Shakespeare, Dante, Homer, and Vergil. They ring with the unmistakable clarity of genius, with majesty of language, splendor and wealth of detai...

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Moods

challenging 73%
reflective 56%
dark 44%
adventurous 21%
emotional 21%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 13%
tense 12%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 25%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 26% | Character: 24% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 32% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

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