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Cryptic Armature: Verses in the Manner of....    by Michael R. Collings
Price: $0.99 USD. 11690 words. Published on October 19, 2010. .

More than just a collection of verses, this book is something of an informal commentary on the history of English literature, something of a conversation with a few of the finest poets in the language. These original poems are written “in the manner of…,” using forms and structures pioneered by great writers (and occasionally artists) of the past to create something contemporary and modern.
Paradise Lost In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)    by BookCaps
Price: $2.99 USD. 329530 words. Published on May 1, 2012. .

John Milton put a twist on the story of Adam and Eve--in the process he created what some have called one of the greatest literary works in the English Language. It has inspired music, art, film, and even video games. But it's hundreds of years old and reading it today sometimes is a little tough. BookCaps is here to help!
Paradise Lost    by Laird Stevens
Price: $2.99 USD. 152630 words. Published on October 24, 2012. .

"I was born in Paris at the age of twelve." So begins Paradise Lost, the novel that turns Milton upside down. It is a comic epic about an agnostic man who idolizes women, resists authority of all kinds, and insists that the defining feature of human beings is their fallibility. "An impressively detailed, deep look at life." "Intimate, reflective and worthy of a thoughtful read." Kirkus Reviews.
Dead to Rights: A Circularity of Glosas    by Alain C. Dexter
Price: $2.99 USD. 13180 words. Published by Greyhart Press  on March 13, 2013. .

Ladies and gentlemen, step right up, don’t be shy, and enter the rhyming gyre of glosas, forty-four line rock operas, poetic pas de deux, created by troubadours of the medieval Spanish courts. Dead to Rights: A Circularity of Glosas features 18 dramatic mini-tales, introduced by quatrains and philosophies that include Poe, Milton & Dickens; spun to effervescence by the spirited Alain C. Dexter.
Paradise Lost Companion (Includes Study Guide, Historical Context, and Character Index)    by BookCaps
Price: $2.99 USD. 11190 words. Published on April 29, 2013. .

Paradise Lost is epic in every way--but let's face it..if you don't understand it, then you are not alone. This annotated book includes a summary of each section, an overview of themes and characters. It does not include the book. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can