Paradise Lost - Worth the effort? (1 Viewer)

[Empyrean444]

Yes, well i am considering reading this somewhat lengthy and slow-going book. Anyone who has read it (or attempted and succeeded in reading a substantial amount of it): is it worth it? I have read the first 500 lines or so, but it seems really hefty...

 

[H4rdc0r3]

It seems to have some relevence to Frankenstein. someone research for me the connection.

 

[Xunlyn]

There are references to it in Frankenstein, but not much of significance.

Totally worth a read just to be able to say you've read Paradise Lost. It is very heavy going though. It's not supposed to be easy

 

[PrettyOddProlix]

Read it in your leisure time. It's profound and is deep, but it's also pretty dull.
Good job, John Milton.

 

[jennieTalia]

I didn't find it dull.
The language is BEAUTIFUL
And worth every second. (Well, most of them )

 

[fallenstar]

It's on my post-hsc reading list; I'm looking forward to it. I've heard it's quite intense, but the concept is so intriguing.

 

[gouge.away]

if you're into epic poetry, go right ahead.

once you get used to the language it's quite an enjoyable read.

 

[M.T.T.]

once you get used to the language it's quite an enjoyable read.

Yeah, the language is a bit alienating. Personally, I went from Alexander Pope to Milton and I found Milton to be a bit disappointing ("where's the rhyme, wtf?").

But, yeah, I aspire to read Paradise Lost. When I get the time I'm going to devote myself to read the entirety of it.


I look forward to it.

 

[amya000]

do not do it to urself...i had to read a piece of it for my ap english class way back when...omg! ugh!

 

[Absolutezero]

Bought it yesterday, planning to read it soon.

Question: Has OP finished it by now?

 

[electrolysis]

I want to read it, seems pretty interesting...
might start reading it after the hsc