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by John Milton; John Leonard (Editor); Notes by John Leonard

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Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton, first published in 1667. Set against the backdrop of Adam and Eve's fall from grace in the Garden of Eden, the poem explores complex themes of sin, free will, and the nature of evil. Milton skillfully crafts vivid imagery and powerful metaphors to depict Satan's rebellion against God, his subsequent expulsion from heaven, and his relentless pursuit of revenge. The narrative follows the interplay between God, Satan, and mankind, with Milton's eloquent verse conveying profound moral and theological reflections. Paradise Lost remains a timeless masterpiece, inspiring readers to contemplate the eternal struggle between good and evil.

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Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton. It was originally published in 1667 in ten books. A second edition followed in 1674, redivided into twelve books (in the manner of the division of Virgil's [Aeneid][1]) with minor revisions throughout and a note on the verification. The poem concerns the Christian story of the Fall of Man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Milton's purpose, stated in Book I, is to "justify the ways of God to men" and elucidate the conflict between God's eternal foresight and free will. ([Source][2].) [1]: http://upstream.openlibrary.org/works/OL47155W/Aeneid [2]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_Lost

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Long regarded as one of the most powerful and influential poems in the English language, Paradise Lost still inspires intense debate about whether it manages "to justify the ways of God to men" or exposes the cruelty of Christianity or the Christian God. John Leonard's illuminating introduction is fully alive to such controversies; it also contains full notes on language and many allusions to other works.

Paradise Lost conjures up a vast, awe-inspiring cosmos and puts a naked Adam and Eve at the very center of its story.

First edition identification

John Milton’s Paradise Lost was firstly published in 1667, divided into ten books. In the 1674 edition was reorganized into twelve books. 

The first edition of the poem was printed in London by S. Simmons. Simmons issued the first 1,200 copies of the edition over a few years, with varying title pages. By the time the 1,200 copies of the first run had sold out, seven different variations of the title page had been produced, bearing dates of 1667, 1668 and 1669. There is no known relationship between when a given copy of the text itself was printed, and the attached title page, making establishing priority difficult.

In 1668 Milton added a preliminary matter. These include “The Argument,” a description of the program of each of the books, and “The Verse”, where the author defends his use of blank verse. 

First editions were bound in leather, spine paneled with gilt lettering, and gold gilt-edged pages.


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  • Title Paradise Lost
  • Author John Milton; John Leonard (Editor); Notes by John Leonard
  • Binding Mass Market Paperbound
  • Edition New edition
  • Pages 453
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Group, London
  • Publication date 2000-09-01
  • ISBN 9780140424263 / 0140424261
  • Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.75 x 5.1 x 0.88 in (19.69 x 12.95 x 2.24 cm)
  • Category Poetry
  • Library of Congress subjects Eve, Adam
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2001270997
  • Dewey Decimal Code 821.4

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