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Paradise Lost (Bloom's Reviews) [Paperback]

John Milton (Author), Harold Bloom (Editor)
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Bloom's Reviews July 1999
According to Harold Bloom, John Milton intended Paradise Lost to be a theodicy--justifying the ways of God to men and women. Examine various aspects of this work through some of the most prominent critics on the subject. A brief biography of Milton is included, along with thematic and structural analysis of his epic poem.

This series is edited by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University; Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Professor of English, New York University Graduate School. These texts are the ideal aid for all students of literature, presenting concise, easy-to-understand biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on a specific literary work. Also provided are multiple sources for book reports and term papers with a wealth of information on literary works, authors, and major characters.

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  • Paperback: 94 pages
  • Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (July 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0791041468
  • ISBN-13: 978-0791041468
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,261,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Some people don't know what they're reviewing, August 22, 2000
This review is from: Paradise Lost (Bloom's Reviews) (Paperback)
I was confused by other people's reviews on this book and I'm sure other people have been as well. This is NOT John Milton's epic, but actually a collection of historical criticisms on this work. I ordered this book by accident, basing my decision on other people's comments, but luckily I was glad about what I found. So if you want a perspective of famous views on Paradise Lost, buy this book. But if you want to buy John Milton's classic (which I would recommend as well), buy another book.
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18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The epic of mankind, December 9, 1999
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This review is from: Paradise Lost (Bloom's Reviews) (Paperback)
This is arguably the single best work ever written in the English language -- or in any language. Milton sets out to 'justify the ways of God to man' - could there be a bigger task? And comes darn close. The story of God and Satan, Adam and Eve, Paradise Lost is the epic of mankind. Written in blank verse, it is thick and a bit tough to get through at first -- but as with all things, perseverance pays off and soon you'll be loving the verse.

Don't just read it once, though. This is one of those books that is better studied than read -- and there are lots of things you'll get the second, third, fourth time through that you won't the first.

Everyone should read this. That'd be a step toward Utopia.

And yes, I am Generation X.

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12 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Generations X's favorite word: boring, September 11, 1999
This review is from: Paradise Lost (Bloom's Reviews) (Paperback)
As I look over the reviews of the classic works of literature, I am appalled by how often I see the word boring being used. I guess it's because great books don't come with big screens, speakers and a joy stick. Welcome to the Millenium
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