What can I say; beside it was an eye-opening, very awesome experience! I unfortunately had to leave around 0230, right after book VI. My son, who I drug along with me, also thought it was a “neat” time. He thought that Dr. Campbell should have read the whole thing though, he was impressed with the delivery Dr. Campbell also was able to get him to read with us, quite a major feat- Way to go Dr. Campbell! He gave you the stamp of “cool”, a major acheivement, as not many people get that label.When reading P.L. out loud I found that it was more comprehensible and thought provoking. Passages popped out that I had not thought much of when reading to myself. I thought that the war in heaven really came alive when read out loud. It was powerful.I wish you were staying Dr. Campbell; I would have hung in all night next year.
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July 13th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
I’m delighted the reading spoke to you and your son. You’re exactly right: reading the poem aloud brings its meaning to life in powerful and unexpected ways. I think you’re right about the setting, too; I love doing the reading in Alvey House, though I could wish for better air-conditioning (not a problem in February, the month when we usually do the reading). Anyhow, thanks for the good words, thanks for hanging in so long when you had family stuff to do the next day, and by all means, get together with some Miltonauts and do the whole thing next year!
July 14th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I think it’s very cool that your son came… He was a good sport, and a good reader. Even if it wasn’t his first choice on a Friday night, the fact that he gave it a chance shows character.
July 23rd, 2008 at 4:56 am
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