Paradise Lost-athons!

I thought some of you might be interested in the phenomenon of the Paradise Lost-athon. This is something that has become increasingly popular both in Britain and the United States, and probably elsewhere too. Basically, a group of students, staff and anyone else who is interested gets together to read Paradise Lost together, aloud - ALL OF IT!  Here is an example - one that recently took place at my old university, to raise money for the blind (a particularly appropriate aim, I think, given Milton's blindness). And here's another, from a few years back, in the States.

If enough of you were interested, we could perhaps do our very own Paradise Lost-athon at IKU, combining readings in English and Turkish, perhaps (and maybe a little French and Greek too?), and even a little dramatization. Always wanted to dress up as Satan? Normally refreshments and a fun atmosphere, and sometimes even costumes, are an important part of the event. Let me know if this is something you might want to do and I'll try to organise it. It's an excellent way to get to know the poem.