Paradise Lost (Penguin Classics Series) - Softcover

Milton, John; John Leonard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140424261 ISBN 13: 9780140424263

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 2000

Synopsis

The greatest epic poem in the English language, Paradise Lost tells of the revolt of Satan, the foundation of hell and the fall of man. The poem was the culmination of years of creative thought and preparation for Milton and since its publication, it has inspired a wealth critical and literary reaction, imitation and adaptation. It remains one of the most vivid and majestic literary responses to the Bible. This edition also reproduces 'On Paradise Lost', Andrew Marvell's poetic tribute to Milton which prefaced the second edition of the poem.

About this title

Book Description:

Edited, with an Introduction and Notes, by William G. Madsen

About the Author:

John Milton (1608-74) began his literary career writing pamphlets, defending the Presbyterian cause, divorce and lastly the English Revolution. His great poems were written after his political defeat. These include Paradise Lost (1667), Paradise Regained and Samson Agonistes (1671).
John Leonard is Professor of English at the University of Western Ontario. He has published widely on Milton and his book Naming in Paradise (Clarendon Press, 1990) was co-winner of a Milton Society Award.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0140424261
• ISBN 13: 9780140424263
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 512