74 pages • 2 hours read
John MiltonParadise Lost
Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Adult | Published in 1667A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Paradise Lost by John Milton recreates the biblical story of the fall of man, beginning with Satan and his rebel angels' expulsion from Heaven, followed by Satan's deceit, wherein he manipulates Adam and Eve into eating forbidden fruit, leading to their exile from Eden as they seek redemption for their sin.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews of John Milton's Paradise Lost highlight its masterful use of blank verse and rich, evocative language, cementing it as a pinnacle of epic poetry. Critics admire its profound exploration of free will, obedience, and the nature of evil. However, some readers find its archaic language and lengthy passages challenging to digest. Overall, it remains a monumental work in English literature.
Who Should Read Paradise Lost?
A reader who enjoys classical literature, epic poetry, and complex themes of morality and human nature would find Paradise Lost captivating. Fans of works like Dante's Divine Comedy and Homer's Iliad will appreciate Milton's intricate verse, lofty language, and profound philosophical inquiries.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
NP0L