Paradise Lost

John Milton's Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language. It tells the story of the Fall of Man, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted against corruption, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for control of mankind's destiny. The struggle rages across three worlds - heaven, hell, and earth - as Satan and his band of rebel angels plot their revenge against God. At the center of the conflict are Adam and Eve, who are motivated by all too human temptations but whose ultimate downfall is unyielding love.

Marked by Milton's characteristic erudition, Paradise Lost is a work epic both in scale and, notoriously, in ambition. For nearly 350 years, it has held generation upon generation of audiences in rapt attention, and its profound influence can be seen in almost every corner of Western culture.

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"If you’re in the mood for a heart-pounding morality tale, this is the book for you. This seventeenth-century classic has survived all these years for many reasons, not least of which is that it portrays Satan as a sympathetic hero. Narrator Simon Vance is equipped with a forceful British accent, which he uses to accentuate the text and bring the story to life. He subtly changes his tone and emphasis as the story moves from heaven to hell to earth, and he enables us to appreciate the story’s different personalities without providing character voices. Vance's most effective attribute is his ability to interpret epic poetry by delivering the lines with rhythm and superb pacing. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award." (AudioFile magazine)

Amazing read!

Phenomenal and excellent! So glad I read it. Such an inspired story. I can't believe it took me so long to get around to reading it. Don't wait, read it now. God bless you!

Greatest story Ever told, in the most beautiful language

Simon Vance does a spectacular job . This book gave me a Bridge to all of Elizabethan literature and a much better understanding of the Old Testament. I rank Paradise Lost up there with the Iliad, the odyssey, and all of Shakespeare.

Interesting

Interesting. Differences in vocabulary and mindset. The story was sometimes confusing but it was an interesting one.

Extraordinary

Archetypal epic with impossibly rich language. An extraordinary rendition of humankind’s struggle against itself. Masterpiece foundational text. I’m not religious, and this blew my mind.

A great read

This book was highly recommended and on my list for a long time. After finally finishing it, I can understand why it is a classic. It battles the age-old questions such as human nature, morality, and the everlasting battle between good and evil. It was a vivid write with very eloquent language covering the grandness of Heaven, to the depths of Hell. This is a read I, like many others, would share in recommending.

5/5
Did the book meet what it was advertised as? Yes.
Did the author convey their message well? Yes.
Did the book hold my interest? Yes.
Would I recommend this? Yes.
Would I read it again? Yes.