Paradise Lost: With Introduction, Notes, [and] Glossary, Volume 3, Books 9-10...

by John Milton, Arthur Wilson Verity (Creator)

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Paradise Lost: With Introduction, Notes, [and] Glossary, Volume 3, Books 9-10; The Cambridge Milton For Schools; Paradise Lost: With Introduction, Notes, [and] Glossary; John Milton

John Milton, Arthur Wilson Verity

Genres: Poetry, Classics, Fiction

250 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1667

About the author

People best know John Milton, English scholar, for Paradise Lost , the epic poem of 1667 and an account of fall of humanity from grace.

Beelzebub, one fallen angel in Paradise Lost, of John Milton, lay in power next to Satan.

Belial, one fallen angel, rebelled against God in Paradise Lost of John Milton.


John Milton, polemicist, man of letters, served the civil Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote in blank verse at a time of religious flux and political upheaval.

Prose of John Milton reflects deep personal convictions, a passion for freedom and self-determination, and the urgent issues and political turbulence of his day. He wrote in Latin, Greek, and Italian and achieved international renown within his lifetime, and his celebrated Areopagitica (1644) in condemnation of censorship before publication among most influential and impassioned defenses of free speech and the press of history.

William Hayley in biography of 1796 called and generally regarded John Milton, the "greatest ... author," "as one of the preeminent writers in the ... language," though since his death, critical reception oscillated often on his republicanism in the centuries. Samuel Johnson praised, "with respect to design may claim the first place, and with respect to performance, the second, among the productions of the ... mind," though he, a Tory and recipient of royal patronage, described politics of Milton, an "acrimonious and surly republican."

Because of his republicanism, centuries of British partisanship subjected John Milton.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thrilling to (re)read, stirring to study. Was and still am obsessed!

[holly :)) · Rating 2 out of 5]

just don’t eat the apple eve it’s so simple omg none of this needed to happen

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this for a Literature class so I'm undecided whether I should rate this. I enjoyed the concept of Paradise Lost but sometimes I struggled to get into it. It's a classic and I would recommend.

[Ethan]

Not sure how you "rate" paradise lost with a star system so I won't, not to mention half of this edition in particular spends a lot of time contextualising and provoking the reader with questions.

The books of the poem themselves are enjoyable, and obviously indispensable to the study of poetry, but it does seem mired in misogyny. It is more complex than that to write off the text simply due to this issue, but it does make parts hard to evaluate.

[Frida · Rating 4 out of 5]

not a fan of god am a fan of drama

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alright I guess

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paradise Lost Book 9-10 by John Milton is a remarkable piece of literature that left me in awe. Milton's poetic brilliance shines through as he masterfully crafts the fall of Adam and Eve, their expulsion from Eden, and the ensuing consequences of their actions. The depth of emotion and the vivid imagery employed in these books are breathtaking, immersing the reader in a rich tapestry of human struggles, temptation, and redemption. Milton's exploration of the themes of free will, the nature of evil, and the consequences of disobedience is profound and thought-provoking.

The language is beautifully lyrical, and the portrayal of Satan's character is captivating, making him both charming and repulsive. Paradise Lost Book 9-10 is an absolute masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers centuries after its publication, and it remains a testament to Milton's literary genius

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

As part of my English Literature A Level, Book 9 of Paradise Lost was required to be read in order to be compared to Webster's 'The White Devil'.

With the book being about Satan's tempting of Eve and her falling from grace it is clear to see how the characters of Flamineo and Vittoria can be compared.

[Victoria · Rating 1 out of 5]

The concept was interesting and so were the ideas but I found it very hard to understand without the translation and doing it in school made it a bit boring