Paradise Lost Book I

In this reading, its seems like we returned to a work more like Dante and Classics rather than travel journals.  While I do enjoy Shakespeare and more realistic plots, it was definitely a flashback to preview Hust semesters.  When Milton is referring to the muses, I was automatically reminded of Beatrice and Laura, the inspiration of Dante and Petrarch.  This plot is so different and fantastical that its hard not to be intrigued by the writing.  The small details that Milton uses throughout the description of the first book is impressive. The way he chooses to talk about the flames that do not bring light but darkness and the city that the devils create.  It doesn't surprise me that this book is a classic.