Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost

by John Milton
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 31/03/2009

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Originally published in 1667 in ten books "Paradise Lost" is an epic poem in blank verse written by John Milton; it was republished in 1674 after being divided into twelve books. Milton has presented his version of the disobedience and subsequent expulsion of man from the Garden of Eden. It is an attempt to understand the heavenly proceedings and to comprehend the conflict between God's decrees and free will. Incarnating theological issues in his work Milton has created a masterpiece.

ISBN:
9781442938007
9781442938007
Category:
Poetry
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
31-03-2009
Language:
English
Publisher:
ReadHowYouWant
John Milton

John Milton (1608 74) is best known for his epic masterpiece Paradise Lost and for his commitment to the republican cause.

He wrote the crucial justifications for the trial and execution of King Charles I and was Secretary for Foreign Tongues, thus becoming the voice of the revolution. His influence on English literature can only be rivalled by Shakespeare.

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