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Paradise Lost By John Milton : an Easy To Read Edition

Timoleon Wash

Abstract

Paradise Lost by John Milton; An Easy to Read Edition. Milton's masterpiece was difficult for me to read. I was challenged by three things: Milton's use of his "blank verse" format; the archaic spelling in currently available editions; and Milton's many references to obscure historical and mythological events, locations, and characters. To make my next reading of this beloved poem easier, I have made changes in three areas. First, I have updated the spelling. Second, I have included a glossary. Third, I have reformatted the poem into something very much like a script. This quasi-script format offers a side benefit of making this text much easier to read aloud.

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