Paradise Lost by John Milton

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Author Milton, John, 1608-1674
Title Paradise Lost
Note See also #26, which is from a substantially different print edition. #20 has 10 books, while #26 has 12 books.
Credits Judy Boss
Summary "Paradise Lost" by John Milton is an epic poem written during the early 17th century. The poem explores profound themes such as free will, redemption, and the nature of good and evil, primarily through the story of humanity's fall from grace. Central characters include Satan, whose rebellion against God leads to his downfall, and Adam and Eve, whose disobedience results in their expulsion from Eden. The opening of "Paradise Lost" sets the stage for the cosmic struggle between good and evil following Satan's rebellion against God. It begins with an invocation to the Muse, seeking divine inspiration to recount the story of mankind's "First Disobedience" and the subsequent consequences. We learn of Satan’s envy and fury after his expulsion from Heaven and his plans to corrupt God's newest creation, humanity. The poem establishes a tone of grandiosity and gravity, outlining the tragic foreshadowing of humanity's plight while emphasizing themes such as ambition, loss, and the delicate balance between free will and predestination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fall of man -- Poetry
Subject Adam (Biblical figure) -- Poetry
Subject Eve (Biblical figure) -- Poetry
Subject Bible. Genesis -- History of Biblical events -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 20
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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