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Paradise Lost: Bk. 9 & 10
Paradise Lost: Bk. 9 & 10
172 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1667
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John Milton
3,775 books2,252 followersPeople best know John Milton, English scholar, for
Paradise Lost
, the epic poem of 1667 and an account of fall of humanity from grace.
Beelzebub, one fallen angel in Paradise Lost, of John Milton, lay in power next to Satan.
Belial, one fallen angel, rebelled against God in Paradise Lost of John Milton.
John Milton, polemicist, man of letters, served the civil Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote in blank verse at a time of religious flux and political upheaval.
Prose of John Milton reflects deep personal convictions, a passion for freedom and self-determination, and the urgent issues and political turbulence of his day. He wrote in Latin, Greek, and Italian and achieved international renown within his lifetime, and his celebrated Areopagitica (1644) in condemnation of censorship before publication among most influential and impassioned defenses of free speech and the press of history.
William Hayley in biography of 1796 called and generally regarded John Milton, the "greatest ... author," "as one of the preeminent writers in the ... language," though since his death, critical reception oscillated often on his republicanism in the centuries. Samuel Johnson praised, "with respect to design may claim the first place, and with respect to performance, the second, among the productions of the ... mind," though he, a Tory and recipient of royal patronage, described politics of Milton, an "acrimonious and surly republican."
Because of his republicanism, centuries of British partisanship subjected John Milton.
Beelzebub, one fallen angel in Paradise Lost, of John Milton, lay in power next to Satan.
Belial, one fallen angel, rebelled against God in Paradise Lost of John Milton.
John Milton, polemicist, man of letters, served the civil Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote in blank verse at a time of religious flux and political upheaval.
Prose of John Milton reflects deep personal convictions, a passion for freedom and self-determination, and the urgent issues and political turbulence of his day. He wrote in Latin, Greek, and Italian and achieved international renown within his lifetime, and his celebrated Areopagitica (1644) in condemnation of censorship before publication among most influential and impassioned defenses of free speech and the press of history.
William Hayley in biography of 1796 called and generally regarded John Milton, the "greatest ... author," "as one of the preeminent writers in the ... language," though since his death, critical reception oscillated often on his republicanism in the centuries. Samuel Johnson praised, "with respect to design may claim the first place, and with respect to performance, the second, among the productions of the ... mind," though he, a Tory and recipient of royal patronage, described politics of Milton, an "acrimonious and surly republican."
Because of his republicanism, centuries of British partisanship subjected John Milton.
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August 24, 2024
Thrilling to (re)read, stirring to study. Was and still am obsessed!
January 31, 2024
just don’t eat the apple eve it’s so simple omg none of this needed to happen
June 15, 2020
I read this for a Literature class so I'm undecided whether I should rate this. I enjoyed the concept of Paradise Lost but sometimes I struggled to get into it. It's a classic and I would recommend.
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July 28, 2021Not sure how you "rate" paradise lost with a star system so I won't, not to mention half of this edition in particular spends a lot of time contextualising and provoking the reader with questions.
The books of the poem themselves are enjoyable, and obviously indispensable to the study of poetry, but it does seem mired in misogyny. It is more complex than that to write off the text simply due to this issue, but it does make parts hard to evaluate.
The books of the poem themselves are enjoyable, and obviously indispensable to the study of poetry, but it does seem mired in misogyny. It is more complex than that to write off the text simply due to this issue, but it does make parts hard to evaluate.
November 5, 2022
not a fan of god am a fan of drama
January 20, 2025
Alright I guess
December 1, 2023
Paradise Lost Book 9-10 by John Milton is a remarkable piece of literature that left me in awe. Milton's poetic brilliance shines through as he masterfully crafts the fall of Adam and Eve, their expulsion from Eden, and the ensuing consequences of their actions. The depth of emotion and the vivid imagery employed in these books are breathtaking, immersing the reader in a rich tapestry of human struggles, temptation, and redemption. Milton's exploration of the themes of free will, the nature of evil, and the consequences of disobedience is profound and thought-provoking.
The language is beautifully lyrical, and the portrayal of Satan's character is captivating, making him both charming and repulsive. Paradise Lost Book 9-10 is an absolute masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers centuries after its publication, and it remains a testament to Milton's literary genius
The language is beautifully lyrical, and the portrayal of Satan's character is captivating, making him both charming and repulsive. Paradise Lost Book 9-10 is an absolute masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers centuries after its publication, and it remains a testament to Milton's literary genius
March 3, 2014
As part of my English Literature A Level, Book 9 of Paradise Lost was required to be read in order to be compared to Webster's 'The White Devil'.
With the book being about Satan's tempting of Eve and her falling from grace it is clear to see how the characters of Flamineo and Vittoria can be compared.
With the book being about Satan's tempting of Eve and her falling from grace it is clear to see how the characters of Flamineo and Vittoria can be compared.
February 16, 2022
The concept was interesting and so were the ideas but I found it very hard to understand without the translation and doing it in school made it a bit boring
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