Paradise Lost by John Milton

Paradise Lost

John Milton

148 pages first pub 1667 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Paradise Lost, an epic poem in blank verse, written by the 17th-century poet John Milton as he became blind at the end of his life, is a retelling of the Biblical story of the Fall of Man. While based on the Christian tale, the poem incorporates m...

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Moods

challenging 74%
reflective 56%
dark 44%
adventurous 21%
emotional 21%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 13%
tense 12%
sad 9%
hopeful 8%
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: 33% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

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