Paradise Lost Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Stephen Orgel and Jonathan Goldberg
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Erscheinungsdatum
01.05.2008
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Orgel Stephen + weitereVerlag
Oxford University PressSeitenzahl
368
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19,2/12,5/1,7 cm
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253 g
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978-0-19-953574-3
'Of man's first disobedience, and the fruit
Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste
Brought death into the world...
Sing heavenly muse'
From almost the moment of its first publication in 1667, Paradise Lost was considered a classic. It is difficult now to appreciate both how audacious an undertaking it represents, and how astonishing its immediate and continued success was. Over the course of twelve books Milton wrote an epic poem that would 'justify the ways of God to men', a mission that required a complex drama whose source is both historical and deeply personal. The struggle for ascendancy between God and Satan is played out across hell, heaven, and earth but the consequences of the Fall are all too humanly tragic - pride, ambition, and aspiration the motivating forces. In this new edition derived from their acclaimed Oxford Authors text, Stephen Orgel and Jonathan Goldberg discuss the complexity of Milton's poem in a new introduction, and on-page notes explain its language and allusions.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste
Brought death into the world...
Sing heavenly muse'
From almost the moment of its first publication in 1667, Paradise Lost was considered a classic. It is difficult now to appreciate both how audacious an undertaking it represents, and how astonishing its immediate and continued success was. Over the course of twelve books Milton wrote an epic poem that would 'justify the ways of God to men', a mission that required a complex drama whose source is both historical and deeply personal. The struggle for ascendancy between God and Satan is played out across hell, heaven, and earth but the consequences of the Fall are all too humanly tragic - pride, ambition, and aspiration the motivating forces. In this new edition derived from their acclaimed Oxford Authors text, Stephen Orgel and Jonathan Goldberg discuss the complexity of Milton's poem in a new introduction, and on-page notes explain its language and allusions.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Das beste epische Gedicht, das ich je gelesen habe
Bewertung (Mitglied der Book Circle Community) am 28.03.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2451296
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Paradise Lost ist das beste epische Gedicht, das ich je gelesen habe. Geschrieben im 17. Jahrhundert folgt das Epos Luzifers Rebellion gegen Gott und seine Verbannung aus dem Himmel. Dieses Ereignis hat Einfluss auf Adam und Eva, denn Luzifer verführt die beiden, die daraufhin ebenfalls aus dem Paradies verbannt werden.
Die Sprache ist atemberaubend. Die Bitterkeit und Enttäuschung sind spürbar in diesem Epos. Das Misstrauen gegenüber der Autorität entlarvt die Grausamkeit des Christentums. Es ist die Geschichte jedes gescheiterten Rebellen verpackt in die christliche Mythologie. Schlussendlich geht es nicht um Göttlichkeit sondern um einen höchst menschlichen Kampf gegen empfundene Ungerechtigkeit.
Ich empfehle, das Buch im Original zu lesen. Die Poesie ist phänomenal.
Magnum Opus
Bewertung am 02.02.2024
Bewertungsnummer: 2122084
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"My own in thee, for what thou art is mine; our state cannot be severed, we are one, one flesh, to lose thee were to lose myself" - John Milton, PL
This book contains some of the most beautiful and illustrious metaphors I've ever had the pleasure of reading. Milton's depictions are simply enthralling.
Notes necessary for understanding the given metaphors, if the reader isn't familiar with Greek and Roman mythology or/as well as the bible, are included as well.
11/10
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