1. The Epic of Paradise Lost
" In short, Milton's theme is religious and scriptural, while his form is classical thus transforming the classical epic into a theological one. ... In this particular sense 'Paradise Lost' even excels the Iliad or Aeneid. ... In short, the style of 'Paradise Lost' is the truest example of grand style, and the march of its poetic lines resemble the procession of ocean waves with their sonority and grandeur. ... In short all the weapons bestowed to the characters are quite in keeping with the epic traditions. ... " In short the moral of the poem is f...
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