Paradise Lost + War and Peace (Set of 2 Books)(Paperback, John Milton, Leo Tolstoy)
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John Milton (9th December 1608 8th November 1674) was an English poet. He is best known for his epic poem paradise lost. paradise lost is widely considered as one of the greatest works of literature. He is known for aeropagitica which is written in condemnation of pre-publication censorship and is among historys most influential and impassioned defence of freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Moreover, Milton was the first modern writer to employ unrhythmed verse outside of the theatre. He is highly appreciated by William hayley. He had considered Milton the greatest English author. other renowned poets such as William Blake, William Wordsworth, and Thomas Hardy revered John Milton. Theme of the book initiated with Adam and even disobedience and fall from grace. Nicely elaborates gods plan for humankind. It seems very interesting that Satan and the rebel angel are chained to a lake of Fire in hell. But somehow they get freed themselves and fly to land and they construct one Pandemonium, a meeting place (people are excited too much). and they consider this as their meeting place. Now the rebel angels are very much anxious to fight against the gods. Now those rebel angels have become devils. how exactly they all start a war against the gods? Who meet Satan at the entry level of heaven? In heaven, God tells the Council of angels about satans intention. even Satan tries to involve Adam & Eve. When God comes to know about the trick of Satan, he immediately sends someone to make them aware and to save from satans game. Satan takes the form of serpent after a close study on the animals of paradise. the story narrates all about the future scenario of Earth after the disobedience of Adam & Eve. Very interesting and it is one of the classic literature of its Class. a must read book that reveals such a unique and interesting br>Theme.,Leo Tolstoy (9th September 1828-20th November 1910), the author, was a novelist, short story writer, playwright, essayist. His renowned works are - 'War and Peace', 'Anna Karenina', 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich' and so on. He was a Russian writer and regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. 'War and Peace' is a literary work includes historical and philosophical incidences and matter. It is one of the best appreciable works, all over the world. It includes French invasion of Russian and the Napoleon era as well as Tsarist society. The story revolves in the beginning, around Anna pavlona, the maid of honour and confidante to the dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna. One more character pierre Bezukhov is the wealthy fellow but he is the illegitimate son of a wealthy count. People respect him due to his wealthy guardian. It explains about his education and career. Then story part is related to the Rostav family in Moscow. Love angles of 2-3 characters are narrated in this part of story, which seems interesting The Russian-French war is elaborated nicely. The battle of Austerlitz is the important event in the book. The author portrays Austerlitz as an early test for Russia. Actually it fought for irrelevant things like glory or renown. Prince Andrei Bolkonsky leaves behind his family to fight a war against Napoleon. The author has best provided about a broad panorma of the Russian Socity. Focus on how Storitulity works and family happiness. Also it consists of lots of Romance.