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chris_dehart 's review for:
Paradise Lost
by John Milton
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“Yet chains in Hell, not realms, expect!”
Paradise Lost provides a fantastic analysis of freedom, rebellion, and obedience told through the story of Satan’s rebellion, man’s fall, and his eventual redemption. It is a work that has continued to inspire artists to this day, with stories like the Dark Knight and Attack on Titan being based off of its depiction of freedom.
Leaving aside the beautiful language, Milton composed a very thought provoking exploration of these ideas. Reading this story gave me new perspectives on freedom and Christianity, and I'd recommend Paradise Lost to anyone interested in these topics!
It isn’t an easy read! I listened to the audiobook version and read along with the text as I listened, and this was a good way to hear the rhythm of the lines while making sure to focus on all of the details. However you choose to experience it, it’s definitely worth the effort!
Paradise Lost provides a fantastic analysis of freedom, rebellion, and obedience told through the story of Satan’s rebellion, man’s fall, and his eventual redemption. It is a work that has continued to inspire artists to this day, with stories like the Dark Knight and Attack on Titan being based off of its depiction of freedom.
Leaving aside the beautiful language, Milton composed a very thought provoking exploration of these ideas. Reading this story gave me new perspectives on freedom and Christianity, and I'd recommend Paradise Lost to anyone interested in these topics!
It isn’t an easy read! I listened to the audiobook version and read along with the text as I listened, and this was a good way to hear the rhythm of the lines while making sure to focus on all of the details. However you choose to experience it, it’s definitely worth the effort!