Paradise Lost
John Milton's celebrated epic poem exploring the cosmological moral and spiritual origins of man's existence
A Penguin Classic
Paradise Lost by John Milton is an awe-inspiring epic poem that delves into the vast cosmos and traverses through space and time. It presents a captivating array of grotesque characters, featuring a charismatic Satan and innocent Adam and Eve. Milton, who wrote this masterpiece while facing personal struggles, raises thought-provoking questions about authority and Christianity. Penguin Classics, the leading publisher of classic literature, offers this authoritative edition enhanced with introductions, notes, and translations from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors. Explore the rich tapestry of world literature with Penguin Classics.
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John Milton's celebrated epic poem exploring the cosmological moral and spiritual origins of man's existence
A Penguin Classic
In Paradise Lost, John Milton wrote a poem of epic proportions that delves into the vast and awe-inspiring cosmos, spanning both space and time. The poem introduces a memorable cast of characters, including a charismatic Satan, as well as the naked and innocent Adam and Eve at the heart of a deeply human tragedy - the Fall of Man. Milton penned this masterpiece in his fifties, while blind and disillusioned by the Restoration period, facing the threat of execution. The apparent ambiguity towards authority in Paradise Lost has sparked intense debate, questioning whether it succeeds in justifying the ways of God to men or rather exposes the cruelty within Christianity.
For over seventy years, Penguin has been the foremost publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With a collection of more than 1700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global library of the finest works across various genres and disciplines throughout history. Readers rely on this series for authoritative texts, enriched by introductions and notes from esteemed scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Brand: Penguin Random House
Publisher Date: 09/09/2009
Author: John Milton
Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.0
UPC: 9780140424393
Pages: 512
