Milton's Paradise Lost (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Retelling the Judeo-Christian story of creation, Milton provides an otherworldly look into the dialogue of God, Satan, and human beings. His subject is Adam's first disobedience to God and the loss of Eden. This dense classic has permeated and influenced thought for centuries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 83 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes (August 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822009773
• ISBN-13: 978-0822009771
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,165,285 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thank God for Cliff Notes, March 7, 2000

By	Robert F (San Jose, Ca) - See all my reviews

Although this book doesn't have any inspiring ideas or new theories about Milton's Paradise Lost, it does help to understand what the heck happens. The Cliff Notes explains the characters, their history, and biblical references that many people don't fully know. Its a tad boring but it's much better than the actual thing! If you want to pass your test or write a B- essay on Paradise Lost you'll need this book to do it.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Worth the $0.01, November 16, 2008

By	Jonathan Evans - See all my reviews

There are three simple reasons I cannot recommend this book:

1. It makes it easy for you, nay, it encourages you not to read the magnificent original.

2. The information is presented in a form that is, as another reviewer put it, "a tad boring." Therefore, it leaves you with the impression that the poem you have avoided reading is also boring. It isn't.

3. All of the "help" you get here you can easily get, and for free, on various internet sites.