Paradise Lost and Found?

visions of hell?


 This week I have been read Andrew Pyper's new book, 'The Demonologist' and although it was the familiar story of man's struggle against evil, I found it fascinating.
Basically I think, because he quoted a lot from Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and I have been obsessed with that for most of my adult life. Reading it, I must admit is a bit of a stretch, seeing as it is a poem and antiquated to boot. But the premise is what drew me to it, as I have long been convinced that all this devil stuff is mostly propaganda.

It has to be, don't you think? After all, he was an angel. A very special angel if you ask me, for I don't suppose they give the title 'Bringer of Light' to just any old angel.

In 'Paradise Lost' Satan describes his exile from heaven and his regrets in such a way that you do end up feeling sorry for him. At least I did. I think that might be what gave me the inspiration for my (so far) unwritten book. Well, I have six chapters down on paper, so I'm getting there.

I have invented (I think) an entity that is supposed to advise and control us humans, mostly in devious and cruel ways. But as you read along you get to wonder if that is what he is really doing as it seems as if his primary mission is to torment us and make us lose our way. Possibly I will find out the truth of this as I continue writing.

Even now, in the early stages, I no longer feel as though I am in control. I know this is how its supposed to work, but because of the subject matter, it is more than a bit scary.

Maybe I will read a nicer, more genteel story next, or maybe not.

Hope this find everyone well, and I will see you next week...