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465 pages • first pub 1667 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486442877
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 10 June 2005
Description
Milton's great 17th-century epic draws upon Bible stories and classical mythology to explore the meaning of existence, as understood by people of the Western world. Its roots lie in the Genesis account of the world's creation and the first humans;...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,941 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Incest, WarModerate
Religious bigotry, Death, SexismMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Blood
465 pages • first pub 1667 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486442877
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 10 June 2005
Description
Milton's great 17th-century epic draws upon Bible stories and classical mythology to explore the meaning of existence, as understood by people of the Western world. Its roots lie in the Genesis account of the world's creation and the first humans;...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,941 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Incest, WarModerate
Religious bigotry, Death, SexismMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Blood