I read parts of Democracy in America when I was in high school. I found it to be a very different and interesting take on American culture (how, for example, Americans can only talk about the weather because that is the only safe topic). A very good commentary on America which still has a lot of relevance today, in my opinion.
It's a "read" I am somewhat embarassed to say. Now that I'm getting a master's degree in creative writing my professors always seem to mention Paradise Lost in every lecture, so I thought I better catch up. It's ok, I suppose; tho I like some of Milton's other (read: shorter) works a bit better!
I read parts of Democracy in America when I was in high school. I found it to be a very different and interesting take on American culture (how, for example, Americans can only talk about the weather because that is the only safe topic). A very good commentary on America which still has a lot of relevance today, in my opinion.
yes, I find it very refreshing as well, tho I have only read about 30 pages in (and haven't gotten to the weather comments yet).
the Borges is one I'm working my way slowly through as well :)
best of luck to you...Borges always seems to remind me how little I know of Central and South America--it history, cities, and culture.
So how are you liking your Milton? And is a "read" or a "re-read?"
It's a "read" I am somewhat embarassed to say. Now that I'm getting a master's degree in creative writing my professors always seem to mention Paradise Lost in every lecture, so I thought I better catch up. It's ok, I suppose; tho I like some of Milton's other (read: shorter) works a bit better!