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paradise lost and other poems
paradise lost and other poems
Author: john milton
These 3 major works by the 17th century english poet show why Milton takes his place besides shakespeare, dante, homer, and vergil. They ring w/ the unmistakable clarity of genius, w/ the majesty of language, splendor and wealth of detail, and w/ the deep conviction of a powerful mind. Milton's masterpieces reflect the light of a many faceted...  more »
ISBN: 81768
Pages: 416
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Publisher: New American Library
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Most interesting to me is the character of Satan. Christ and God here are two-dimensional sketches, whereas Milton gives Satan complex motivation, much more engaging than run-of-the-mill comic-book iniquity. Enjoy!


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