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Paradise Lost

A Poem in Twelve Books
By John Milton
Series: Hackett Classics
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Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem exploring the biblical story of the Fall of Man, detailing Satan's rebellion, the temptation of Adam and Eve, and their expulsion from Eden. This edition, richly annotated by Hughes, offers profound insights and historical context enhancing the classic text.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for students, instructors, and enthusiasts of classic literature and epic poetry seeking a comprehensive and authoritative text.

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Since its publication by Odyssey Press in 1935, Hughes's richly annotated edition--revised in 1962--emains the preferred text of many instructors.

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Since its publication by Odyssey Press in 1935, Hughes' richly annotated edition—revised in 1962—remains the preferred text of many instructors.

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Carol V. Kaske of Cornell University praises this edition as "Wonderful! Hughes' edition is unexcelled!"

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872206724

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Merritt Y. Hughes

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 384

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir John Milton Non-Fiction Poetry Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

John Alvis is Professor of English at the University of Dallas and the Institute for Philosophic Studies.

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