The First Four Books Of Milton's Paradise Lost (1855)

The First Four Books Of Milton's Paradise Lost (1855)

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The First Four Books of Milton's Paradise Lost is a literary masterpiece written by John Milton in 1855. The book is a poetic retelling of the biblical story of Adam and Eve and their fall from grace in the Garden of Eden. The first four books of the epic poem are included in this edition, which covers the creation of the universe, the fall of Satan and his followers, and the temptation and fall of Adam and Eve. Milton's poetic language is rich and complex, and his descriptions of the characters and events are vivid and detailed. He explores themes of sin, temptation, free will, and redemption, and his work has been praised for its exploration of the human condition. This edition of The First Four Books of Milton's Paradise Lost includes an introduction that provides context for the poem and its author, as well as footnotes to help readers understand some of the more obscure references and allusions. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature, poetry, or religious themes.With Copious Notes, Grammatical, Classical And Critical.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781437290325
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 196
Weight: 65g
Height: 900mm
Width: 600mm
Spine width: 42mm