Milton, John
Paradise Lost (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140424393
- author:
- Milton, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.29 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Paradise Lost is a poem of epic scale, conjuring up a vast and awe-inspiring cosmos, populated by a memorable gallery of characters. At its centre is a story of the Fall of Man, a tragedy that explores the moral and spiritual origins of human existence.
Written in the 17th century, this work is a deeply human and intensely personal exploration of the nature of good and evil. The poet's own experiences and emotions are woven into the narrative, creating a complex and multifaceted work that continues to be debated and interpreted by scholars and readers alike.
Published by Penguin Publishing Group, this edition of Paradise Lost is part of the Penguin Classics series, which represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. With authoritative introductions and notes, this edition provides a rich and nuanced understanding of this enduring and influential work of literature.