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Paradise Lost

By John Milton
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Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that explores the biblical story of the Fall of Man. It delves into the rebellion of Satan and his subsequent expulsion from Heaven, leading to his temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Through vivid imagery and profound themes, Milton examines free will, temptation, and redemption.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping tales woven with rich poetic language and deep philosophical themes. You'll appreciate the intricate exploration of good and evil, the fall of humanity, and the celestial battle between angels. It's an epic journey through theology and mythology, offering profound insights into the human condition.

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Paradise Lost

Explores the cosmological, moral and spiritual origins of man's existence. In this title, the author produced poem of epic scale, conjuring up a cosmos and ranging across huge tracts of space and time, populated by a memorable gallery of grotesques.

Paradise Lost's apparent ambivalence towards authority has led to intense debate about whether it manages to 'justify the ways of God to men' or exposes the cruelty of Christianity.

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In Paradise Lost, Milton produced a poem of epic scale, conjuring up a vast, awe-inspiring cosmos and ranging across huge tracts of space and time. Yet, by placing a charismatic Satan and naked Adam and Eve at the centre of this story, he also created an intensely human tragedy on the Fall of Man.

Written when Milton was in his fifties—blind, bitterly disappointed by the Restoration and briefly in danger of execution—Paradise Lost has an apparent ambivalence towards authority which has led to intense debate. Readers and scholars continue to discuss whether it manages to "justify the ways of God to men", or exposes the cruelty of Christianity.

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Paradise Lost is praised in these reviews for its powerful contribution to education, with one reviewer highlighting its utility in teaching Milton's poetry to new generations. Another reviewer commends the edition for providing comprehensive insights that enhance understanding and appreciation of Milton's work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140424393

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by John Leonard
  • Introduction by John Leonard

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 355g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

John Milton (1608-1674) spent his early years in scholarly pursuit. In 1649 he took up the cause for the new Commonwealth, defending the English revolution both in English and Latin - and sacrificing his eyesight in the process. He risked his lifeby publishing The Ready and Easy Way to Establish a Free Commonwealth on the eve of the Restoration (1660). His great poems were published after this political defeat. John Leonard is a Professor of English at the University of Western Ontario.

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