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Paradise Lost
- Narrated by: Anton Lesser
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
"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". 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.
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- Roisin Deighan
- 17-06-17
Wonderful
A beautifully performed work which greatly enhances this classic masterpiece of poetry and theology, to make it a thrilling drama, even if we know the end.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-07-20
Literature Study
The study of this text is made easier because it has a tempo and rhythm where the reader might struggle on their own.
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- emrys
- 21-09-20
Brilliant !
I remember reading this at school and being truly impressed - I did have a brilliant teacher ( and what a difference that makes to English Literature ). This time the whole experience is enhanced by the wonderful Anton Lesser - what could be better. I loved the whole experience.
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- A.C. Cooper
- 13-07-22
Got to be listened to aloud....
....I remember Philip Pullman saying that. Paradise Lost is one of the great poems in the English language, and this is a wonderfully clear and historically sensitive reading by Anton Lesser. Milton will never be in danger of being re-evaluated as a proto-femimist writer, that's for sure - but he is a magnificent poet nonetheless.
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- Mrs H.
- 26-07-22
Masterly reading of a masterpiece
This is a tour de force by Anton Lesser. A perfectly paced reading of this great book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-07-21
Excellent narration
Epic story of that there's no doubt the narration was outstanding but be prepared listen to 10hrs of old English I could only loosely follow the story with the line after line of old English but as explained it is doable. Not dissapointed with this listen at all. Worth a try if you only know of the poem and story in general and I certainly couldn't have read it.
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- inductible
- 03-04-21
Excellent narration
A fantastic story, delicious writing, all told with such expression - a top rate audiobook, and a great way to experience this classic of literature
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- Robert Garton
- 13-06-18
Exquisite book, masterfully read by the wonderful Anton Lesser. Every word a complete joy.
Can not thank ‘Audible’ and Anton Lesser enough for making ‘Paradise Lost’ so easily accessible. Enjoyed every minute cannot wait to re-listen. Exquisite, highly recommend .
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- RAF
- 23-02-23
A constant delight
Over many years I have returned to this wonderful edition, firstly as a CD and now as an audiobook. Milton's genius is laid bare in a sublime reading.
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- Isiah Jefferson
- 02-06-16
Excellent narration of a classc
Paradise Lost was always something I wanted to read but never got round to. This is an excellent performance; Anton Lesser brings the text to life, imbuing the characters with power and emotion. Because of this, I would recommend this audiobook over the print version any day of the week.
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