Professor John Milton , John Leonard (Editor, Introduction), Coralie BickfordSmith (Illustrator)
Paradise Lost (Hardcover Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241240618
- author:
- Professor John Milton , John Leonard (Editor, Introduction), Coralie BickfordSmith (Illustrator)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 4 x 20.5 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, Genres, Professor John Milton, John Leonard, Coralie Bickford-Smith,Paradise Lost (Hardcover Classics),Penguin Books,0241240611,Poetry,Adam,Eve,Fall of man,Early Modern English Poetry (1500-1700),Milton, John, 1608-
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Paradise Lost, a masterpiece of epic poetry, tells the story of Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Milton's poem explores the vast expanse of space and time, yet focuses intensely on the human tragedy of the Fall of Man.
Written during a tumultuous period in Milton's life, Paradise Lost presents a complex and ambivalent portrayal of authority, sparking debate about its message to readers. This new edition features a beautiful clothbound binding, making it an attractive addition to any bookshelf.
Published by Penguin Classics, a leading publisher of classic literature, this volume represents the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. With authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, readers can trust that they are getting a high-quality edition of this iconic poem.