John Milton
Paradise Lost, Books 1-2 is a classic epic poem by John Milton, first published in 1667. This edition, published in 1879, includes an introduction, notes, and diagrams to help readers understand the complex themes and allusions in the text. The poem tells the story of Adam and Eve’s fall from grace and expulsion from the Garden of Eden, as well as the rebellion of Satan and his followers against God. The introduction provides background information on Milton’s life and the historical context in which he wrote the poem, while the notes and diagrams offer explanations of difficult vocabulary, literary devices, and historical references. This edition is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature and religious studies, as well as anyone interested in exploring the themes of sin, temptation, and redemption in Milton’s masterpiece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
