Posted: 22-Apr-2024
Fascinated by John Milton’s classic ‘Paradise Lost’
but never read the story? You might initially think it’s a cakewalk — all you need is to download a free electronic copy
and read it! Pretty straightforward isn’t it? Think again...
The original book is overloaded with theology, philosophy, history, poetic nuances, etc. And, in addition, it’s in
17th-century English! Think you can tackle a mighty, ancient work like this? Take my advice, you can’t!
And you certainly won’t enjoy the experience if you do!! So turn back...
An alternative? Read this simplified version, also written in poetry, which has similar illustrations, and retains the pith of the story intact. It’s a delightful summary of Milton’s original, in near-modern English. It will treat you to some excellent poetry and you’ll get the complete story too, without missing any detail!
An alternative? Read this simplified version, also written in poetry, which has similar illustrations, and retains the pith of the story intact. It’s a delightful summary of Milton’s original, in near-modern English. It will treat you to some excellent poetry and you’ll get the complete story too, without missing any detail!
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