Paradise Lost (Deluxe Slipcase Gift Edition) - Hardcover

John Milton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1782124233 ISBN 13: 9781782124238

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

In his epic work, Paradise Lost, John Milton seeks 'to justify the ways of God to men' through the familiar Christian myth of the fall from grace. Since its creation Paradise Lost has provided inspiration for generations of writers, from the Romantic poets to Tolkien and Philip Pullman in his Dark Materials trilogy. First published in 1667, Milton's awe-inspiring epic poem is considered by many to be the greatest in the English language. Countless generations of ordinary readers have had their understanding of the darker side of the human soul illuminated by this remarkable work, and it continues to gain new admirers today. Featuring 50 magnificent engravings by Gustave Doré specially produced to accompany this poem, this special edition is presented in hardback complete with deluxe collectors' edition slipcase.

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Review:

In this landmark edition, teachers will discover a powerful ally in bringing the excitement of Milton s poetry and prose to new generations of students. William C. Dowling, Rutgers University
This magnificent edition gives us everything we need to read Milton intelligently and with fresh perception. William H. Pritchard, Amherst College"

"In this landmark edition, teachers will discover a powerful ally in bringing the excitement of Milton's poetry and prose to new generations of students."--William C. Dowling, Rutgers University

"This magnificent edition gives us everything we need to read Milton intelligently and with fresh perception."--William H. Pritchard, Amherst College

About the Author:

John Milton was born into a middle-class family in 1608. He was a poet and man of letters who got involved in the radical politics of his time. He championed the cause of the Puritans and Oliver Cromwell and served in Cromwell's government. In 1651 he went blind. When Charles II was restored to the throne of England in 1660, Milton was arrested but he was soon released to live the rest of his life in seclusion, where he was able to create some of his greatest work.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1782124233
• ISBN 13: 9781782124238
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384
• Illustrator: Gustave Dore