Paradise Lost A Poem In Twelve Books; The Original System Of Orthography Restored, The Punctuation Corrected And Extended (1792)

Paradise Lost is a highly acclaimed epic poem written by John Milton in the 17th century. The poem is divided into twelve books and tells the story of Adam and Eve's fall from grace and their subsequent expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The poem is renowned for its complex and intricate language, its exploration of themes such as free will, temptation, and the nature of evil, and its vivid and imaginative depiction of the biblical story.This particular edition of Paradise Lost, published in 1792, includes a restoration of the original system of orthography that Milton used in his manuscript, as well as corrections and extensions to the punctuation. These changes were made in an effort to present the poem in a more accurate and authentic form.Overall, Paradise Lost is a masterpiece of English literature, and this edition presents the poem in a way that is faithful to Milton's original vision. It is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry, literature, or the history of English language and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.