You'll have a similar experience with Milton - though he's very much worth it. An orthodox believer (including, probably, Milton and Dante) would say that it's

You'll have a similar experience with Milton - though he's very much worth it. An orthodox believer (including, probably, Milton and Dante) would say that it's because humans have no experience with absolute Good, so it's impossible to imaginatively "get". That's as may be, but I still encourage you to give "Paradise Lost* a try: Milton's use of the English language is unmatched by anyone, ever.