I’m reading Paradise Lost for the first time. It’s going slowly, because it’s so complex and beautiful I can’t absorb more than a few pages at a time, but I’ve already fallen in love.
Several times in the past we’ve had Hatrack book clubs. Some of my favorite books I read for these clubs. Paradise Lost seems like a perfect fit for that kind of group discussion. Are any of you interested in reading and discussing Paradise Lost in a book club format? I think it would be a lot of fun.
Posted by Silent E (Member # 8840) on :
You almost have to read Paradise Lost with a group of smart, well-read folk, or else with a big commentary (the latter of which, I think, takes a lot of the fun out of it).
Paradise Lost really is a beautiful work.
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
I haven't read a book 'with' other people aside from in a class... I'm game to participate if there's a group.
Buuuuuut - if Silent E's right, the commentary thing could get huge (plus who knows if i'm smart OR well-read comparatively)?
Posted by Shanna (Member # 7900) on :
I'm reading Paradise Lost for the first time too. I'm thinking of using it for my undergrad thesis. I'd certainly like to hear your ideas and feelings about it.