Illustration for John Milton's Paradise Lost by Gustave Doré (1866). The spiritual descent of Lucifer into Satan.
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University of Arizona Department of English and University Libraries Special Collections are hosting the 1st annual revival of the Milton Marathon.
The all-day open mic reading of the epic "Paradise Lost," John Milton's poem about the creation of the world and the fall of Adam and Eve, begins at 8am and ends when the last line has been read, at approximately 8pm.
Considered one of the greatest poems in the English language, the 11,000+ lines in Paradise Lost have inspired various aspects of modern culture including literature, music, art, film, voice recordings, and even computer games. Many of the various editions of the classic are available online in e-text editions.
Details
- Free and open to the public.
- Attendees can come and go as they please.
- All are encouraged to take a turn reading a passage in sequence, or hear this poem, first printed in 1667, as it's read aloud.
- Light refreshments will be provided.
- No registration required.