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Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton (1608–1674). The first version, published in 1667, consists of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. A second edition followed in 1674, arranged into twelve books (in the manner of Virgil's Aeneid) with minor revisions throughout.
By John Milton. OF Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit. Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast. Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man. Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse, that on the secret top. Of Oreb, or of Sinai, didst inspire.
Learn about John Milton's epic poem that retells the biblical story of the fall of man. Find summaries, analysis, quotes, and historical context for Paradise Lost.
2 days ago · Paradise Lost, epic poem in blank verse, of the late works by John Milton, originally issued in 10 books in 1667. Many scholars consider Paradise Lost to be one of the greatest poems in the English language. It tells the biblical story of the fall from grace of Adam and Eve (and, by extension, all humanity).
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- Milton, John, 1608-1674
- English
- Dr. Joseph Raben
- Paradise Lost
Read the epic poem that retells the biblical story of the fall of man and the war in heaven. Book 3 begins with the narrator's invocation to light and his vision of God's throne, and continues with God's speech to his Son about Satan's rebellion and his plan to tempt Adam and Eve.
Learn about the epic poem Paradise Lost, published in 1667 and 1674, and its author John Milton. Read Milton's defense of heroic verse without rhyme, and his argument for liberty in poetry and politics.
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