Paradise Lost

By: John Milton

Narrated by: Anton Lesser

"Of Man's First Disobedience, and the Fruit
Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal taste
Brought Death into the World, and all our woe...."

So begins the greatest epic poem in the English language. In words remarkable for their richness of rhythm and imagery, Milton tells the story of man's creation, fall, and redemption, "to justify the ways of God to men". Here, unabridged, and told with exceptional sensitivity and power by Anton Lesser, is the plight of Adam and Eve, the ambition and vengefulness of Satan and his cohorts.

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Thank God for Anton Lesser

I just love this actor/narrator, he delivers the lines perfectly, in my opinion, and it's just a pleasure to hear him read the epic. I wish I could tell him how much I appreciate his work. I also like the music inserted to the audiobook. Really enjoyed this production!

A sincere rendering of a most important epic poem.

The poem was read well. The story of mankind's creation and fall into sin comes alive. Complete the circle by reading Anton Lesser's rendition of "Paradise regained"

Couldn't Think of Anyone to Better Perform This

I remember reading this book a long time ago. It was a difficult read. Still is. Listening to other people read it is easier, but no one glides well-paced through blank verse like Anton Lesser. Complete with the occasional end-of-chapter music to complete it. Well done!

If you want a great narrator, look no further

I am very picky when it comes to narrators, but Anton Lesser has nailed this performance, through and through. There is nothing wanting and he delivers true gems in every chapter.

Truly Overwhelming

What did you love best about Paradise Lost?

Allowing the words to flow over me I was touched and enthralled by the beauty, tragedy, joy and magnificence in the scale that the epic portrays. Listening provoked me to read and reading, contemplate the beauty and affliction of our existence, contrasting what might have been with our human condition.
Belief is not a prerequisite any more than any mythic tales handed down through the ages require. Perfection, an idea implanted innately in the psyche languishes in the real world yet frustrates all our efforts to confound an uncompromising world.