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

Milton, Professor John

ISBN 10: 1165089181 / ISBN 13: 9781165089185

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Four Books Of Milton's Paradise Lost (1855)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165089181
• ISBN 13: 9781165089185
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The First Four Books of Milton's Paradise Lost is a literary masterpiece written by John Milton and first published in 1855. This book is a collection of the first four books of the epic poem, Paradise Lost, which tells the story of the fall of man and the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. The poem is written in blank verse and is considered one of the greatest works of English literature. It explores themes such as temptation, sin, and the struggle between good and evil. The first four books of Paradise Lost focus on Satan's rebellion against God, his fall from grace, and his journey to Earth to corrupt Adam and Eve.Milton's writing is rich in imagery and allusions to classical literature, making it a challenging but rewarding read. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature or the history of religious thought. It remains a timeless classic that continues to inspire and captivate readers to this day.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.

About the Author

John Milton was a seventeenth-century English poet, polemicist, and civil servant in the government of Oliver Cromwell. Among Milton s best-known works are the classic epic Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, considered one of the greatest accomplishments in English blank verse, and Samson Agonistes.

Writing during a period of tremendous religious and political change, Milton s theology and politics were considered radical under King Charles I, found acceptance during the Commonwealth period, and were again out of fashion after the Restoration, when his literary reputation became a subject for debate due to his unrepentant republicanism. T.S. Eliot remarked that Milton s poetry was the hardest to reflect upon without one s own political and theological beliefs intruding.