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It's an utter classic, and I'm so glad it's offered as a reasonably-priced Barnes & Noble Classic. The story, drawn directly from the Christian bible, is obviously not original, but Milton turns it into an unbelievably beautiful drama with astonishing characters, and a writing style to match. No matter your religious or spiritual beliefs, this is a story of powerful emotion--for all characters, including Satan--and offers multiple perspectives on the same argument. It's all about cause and effect. The book is challenging yet satisfying. If you have the patience, it's worth the experience.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.The prince of darkness falls from grace and paradise is lost. One of my favorite books of all time. Ageless, breathtaking and profound.
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Posted August 23, 2009
At first, Milton's writing style is very hard to read and to understand, but once you've entered his world you'll never want to leave. It is an amazing story that really makes you question and think about creation and salvation. The characters are so dynamic, even so you'll find yourself feeling sympathetic and care for Satan. I strongly recommend this book. It is INCREDIBLE!!!!!
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Posted December 20, 2005
Milton vividly brings to life the first great battle in heaven for ultimate power and the creation of the world. A great read...I couldn't put it down.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 18, 2010
This book is a great read. I liked it so much I placed a special order to get a Spanish print to give it to my mother as a gift. She also loved it and read the entire book in less than two weeks. This book was recommended to me by a few of my professors... I love it!
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This book is simply astounding. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys classics. The only detracting factor from the book is the English. It can be a bit of a struggle to read for some, but if you can push through it, the rewards are far worth it.
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Posted July 3, 2008
A wonderful classic that will never loose its integrity. Should be read by all of mankind for it hold great examples of life in which you should follow.
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Posted June 2, 2008
Wow! What a view of creation and salvation. This is a very difficult book to read but well worth it. It really takes two readings to get the most out of this book because it requires the reader to work through several chapters before becoming accustomed to the style of writing. However, the insight into God, Jesus, Angels, Satan and Mankind is very powerful.
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Posted September 29, 2007
Very intense book, although it did take time for me to completely understand it. After it all soaked in, it was indeed well worth it.
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Posted July 3, 2007
A simply amazing book, whether your a power christian or a satanist you'll love it
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Posted August 30, 2005
It is not my intention to review Paradise Lost - which needs no further approval from me - but rather the recent hardcover classic edition published by Barnes & Noble. As a collector of Milton editions, I could not be more impressed by the quality of the book itself. A sturdy cloth spine which superbly binds the text. The simple, yet beautiful stamped boards. Deckled edges. A clear text with a classical, yet eye-pleasing font. Useful notes and a helpful introduction. This edition is now one of my texts of choice when I settle down and return (as I often do) to Paradise Lost. Congratulations, Barnes & Noble, on a well-crafted edition. I should say, also, that I am not an employee of B&N -- but actually work at a rival chain.
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Posted October 3, 2011
This is the awesomest book evr i do not know how to explain it read it read it readit read it read it read it read it read it;) :) ;/ :/
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Posted September 29, 2011
Paradise Lost is of course one of the great classics and thus needs no further praise. This ebook is great for personal reading, but does not have the line numbers one will need for a class.
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Posted September 29, 2011
Sparknotes is as always a great companion to any text and of course this guide is no different. Be warned however, that it does not include the actual poem in the guide (that you must get separate).
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Posted July 25, 2011
I read this in my senoir year of high school i thought it was not only attention grabbing but helpful in adding to mmy knowledge. When you think about what you generaly learn in sunday school helped made sense of some of the things you learn in it.
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Posted April 17, 2011
Hard to follow yet worth reading. Modern versions of this text often bastardize the real meaning. If you have read a newer version you would do well to read this if not another more concise version to get the full meaning of 'Paradise Lost'.
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Posted August 28, 2010
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Elizabethan English, but that is a draw. Paradise Lost is worthy of a read and a re-read again and again. Can't be beat!
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Posted August 10, 2010
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I can't event put what I feel about this book into words. It's just so remarkable. Everyone who reads this book loves it. This book is by far the greatest book I've ever read.
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Posted April 3, 2010
I really enjoyed this book. I got it for my Major British Author's class but now I'm happy I got it in general. It is fascinating. The writing style is stimulating and makes you think, but thank god for the footnotes and my professor's guidance. It had made the book even more fascinating to me.
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Posted August 5, 2004
I have just read PL for the fourth time, and let me tell you, it keeps getting better. Do yourself a favor, put down that copy of the Davinci Code and read a real piece of Literature.
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Spark Publishing’s Literature Guides are celebrating their 5th Anniversary! To celebrate this, we’re giving our TOP 50 a revamp by adding some exciting new features.
There will be sixteen pages devoted to writing a literary essay including:
Each book will also include an A+ Essay; an actual literary essay written about ...