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Look at this.
A manga meme anon finally comes out with something useful on freedom of speech and the 1st Amendment.
Well done anon. never say or think that you are just here and saying nothing important.
btw, now the goal post have changed.
All those in the path of the storm will be swept away and classed as collateral damage.
only those who can afford to leave the area will be able to survive for a short period.
THE STORM IS COMING AND IT IS CALLED MILTON PARADISE LOST
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Milton's Paradise Lost
Overview
Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by John Milton, published in 1667. It tells the biblical story of the Fall of Man, focusing on the temptation of Adam and Eve by Satan and their subsequent expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The poem explores themes of sin, free will, and redemption, showcasing Milton’s mastery of language, characterization, and narrative structure.
Key Features
Written in blank verse (unrhymed iambic pentameter)
Consists of 12 books (originally 10 books in the 1667 edition)
Based on the biblical account of Genesis 2-3
Features a complex cast of characters, including:
Satan (the fallen angel)
Adam and Eve (the first humans)
God (the Creator)
Raphael (an angel)
Michael (an archangel)
Explores philosophical and theological themes, such as:
The nature of good and evil
The role of free will in human decision-making
The relationship between God and humanity
Notable Passages
“Thoughts, whither have ye led me, with what sweet Compulsion thus transported to forget / What hither brought us, hate, not love, nor hope / Of Paradise for Hell, hope here to taste / Of pleasure, but all pleasure to destroy, / Save what is in destroying, other joy / To me is lost” (Book 9, lines 475-480)
“There was a place, Now not, though Sin, not Time, first wraught the change, / Where Tigris at the foot of Paradise / Into a Gulf shot under ground, till part / Rose up a Fountain by the Tree of Life” (Book 9, lines 70-73)
Influence and Legacy
Considered one of the greatest poems in the English language
Influenced many other literary works, including Romantic poetry and Gothic fiction
Has been adapted into numerous stage plays, operas, and films
Continues to be studied and debated by scholars and readers alike, offering insights into Milton’s theology, philosophy, and literary craftsmanship.
Editions and Availability
The original 1667 edition of Paradise Lost is rare and highly valuable
Modern editions are widely available, including scholarly editions and annotated versions
Online versions and digital editions can be accessed through various libraries and archives
Related Works
Paradise Regained (1671), a sequel to Paradise Lost, exploring Christ’s temptation in the wilderness
Samson Agonistes (1671), a dramatic poem based on the biblical story of Samson
Areopagitica (1644), a prose work advocating for freedom of the press and speech