It is by John Milton and it was written in the 1600's. I know it is really old but I love this book and I was just wondering if any one else has read it.
2007-12-02 06:26:23 · 10 answers · asked by Mayahime 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Yes I've heard of it and read some parts of it. I agree its a great read. I first heard of it when studying Mary Shelley's classic novel 'Frankenstein' which is a rewriting of Miltons famous epic. It begins with a quote from P.L. adam complaining: ' Did I request thee maker of my clay to mould me man, did I solicit thee from darkness to promote me' Notice the paralell between the Frankenstein monster and Milton's Adam. Anyone with a rebellious teenage son/daughter may also be able to relate :-)
2007-12-02 06:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by tenno1234 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've read Paradise Lost at least a dozen times and I really love it.
John Milton was criticized in the first half of his poem for making Satan a heroic figure. The cry of Satan: "I'd rather rule in Hell than serve in Heaven" is epic in the English language.
So John Milton in the second half of his poem villified Satan as a craven coward.
2007-12-02 06:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have a copy of this book in my book collection. I read it when I was a kid and liked it. I cannot remember much of the book as it has been so long since I read it. The book was given to me by my mother. I think my copy is a reprint from the 1950's. I've seen several copies floating around for sale over the years. I believe this book is a classic. I'm glad your enjoying the book.
2007-12-02 06:32:55 · answer #3 · answered by bobe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A definate classic, an epic poem - if you liked that, try Milton's 'Paradise Regained'. I have an edition containing both :)
2007-12-02 07:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by Heaven Leigh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it's a really great poem. I haven't read the whole thing, but plan to this summer after I finish getting my BA.
2007-12-02 06:53:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
is it not required reading in HS anymore? I was forced to read it in 10th grade, along w/ red badge of courage, moby dick, war and peace, dante's inferno, brave new world, catcher in the rye, 1984, farenheit, etc.
Nike: war and peace or pride and predjiduce are the most boring :)
2007-12-02 06:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't a book. It's an epic poem, and though it is important to the world's literary history it is one of the most dreadfully boring pieces of literature I've ever had the displeasure of reading.
2007-12-02 06:30:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is required reading in many high schools and college courses. So lots of people have read it.
2007-12-02 06:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard about it but never read it. Want to though.
2007-12-02 06:30:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not read it, but it is quite famous.
2007-12-02 06:33:05 · answer #10 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋