Paradise Lost and Other Poems
by John Milton
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This book has an interesting perspective on the devil. There is a line in there that I thought was particularly masterful:
"The mind is its own place, and in itself
Can make a Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n."
I haven't got the hang of the rhyme yet, but the words are majestic and broad (albeit a little difficult to decipher in its entirety). I'm looking forward to finishing it.
"The mind is its own place, and in itself
Can make a Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n."
I haven't got the hang of the rhyme yet, but the words are majestic and broad (albeit a little difficult to decipher in its entirety). I'm looking forward to finishing it.
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Although I'm not into spirituality, the writing is absolutely elegant and superb. One of the strongest products of literature I've ever seen. Every line, despite being only a handful of words, evokes such rich and deep imagery I need to force myself to slow down so I can enjoy the deep immersion.
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Turly an epic, that's for sure. Milton's language is poetry at its best--sweeping, dramatic, and fully of beauty and substance. I'm not a religious person, but I can say that I've been to sunday school and mass, and this book was a much more entertaining way to read about god.
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I am only part way through, but just the descriptions of the generation of Sin and Death are worth reading the book. The language that Milton uses is beautifully precise, although it does not always create beautiful pictures.
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Fantastical. Audacious. Milton linked his piety with his imagination to great success...
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Read in January, 1993
recommended to Valerie by:
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Such a sympathetic main character.
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