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Paradise Lost [Audiobook] (Audio CD)

by John Milton (Author)
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  • Audio CD: 9 pages
  • Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks; Unabridged edition (31 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 9626343508
  • ISBN-13: 978-9626343500
  • Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.6 x 5.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 26,020 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories:

    #2 in  Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Occultism > Satanism & Demonology
    #9 in  Books > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > Poetry > Genres > Epics
    #22 in  Books > Audio CDs > Fiction > Literary Classics

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'Of Man's First Disobedience, and the Fruit Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal taste Brought Death into the World, and all our woe...' So begins the greatest epic poem in the English language. In words remarkable for their richness of rhythm and imagery, Milton tells the story of man's creation, fall and redemption - 'to justify the ways of God to men.' The tale unfolds from the aftermath of the great battle between good and evil to the moving departure of Adam and Eve from Eden, with human and eternal anguish intertwined in magnificent resonance. Here, unabridged, and told with exceptional sensitivity and power by Anton Lesser, is the plight of Adam and Eve, the ambition and vengefulness of Satan and his cohorts. The complete text is also included.

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Paradise Lost - Read by Anton Lesser, 27 Jan 2006
By Ian M Emberson (Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England) - See all my reviews
It would be difficult to overpraise this rendition of Milton's
great poem. The qualities of the original are brought out superbly - the magnificent structure - the varied moods - the wonderful use of language. There were moments when I wondered if the use of a group of actors and actresses would have been better - in particular having a female voice for Eve. This would have emphasised the essentially dramatic nature of the epic. However, by using the one actor throughout, a certain unity is achieved, and Anton Lesser manages to subtilely change his voice to suit each character. The use of music is discreet -
rounding off each section in a way that seems completely appropriate.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars epic poetry is meant to be heard!, 2 Feb 2008
By S. K. Lewicki (North Yorkshire, England) - See all my reviews
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This is truly a superb recording. To hear the flow of Milton's verse and the full richness of his language - I only recently learned that he contributed more new words to the English language than Shakespeare - is a revelation, and has certainly added to my appreciation of the work. Somehow Paradise Lost is less forbidding, and the epic story it recounts is part of our Western cultural and religious heritage which should not fade into obscurity and inaccessibility. Hopefully Anton Lesser's recording will make Milton's work accessible to more people.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars paradise lost read by anton lesser, 19 Nov 2006
By C. phillips "enthusiast" (london) - See all my reviews
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Made me appreciate why this poem is the pinnacle of english literature - the musicality of the language. The story unfolds translucently and Anton lesser cannot be faulted for his rendition.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A lack of gravitas
It is often said that one's first experience of a piece of music is definitive: forever afterwards one finds oneself comparing newer (and often perfectly good) renditions with the... Read more
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