num_pages: 384
description: In his epic work Paradise Lost John Milton seeks 'to justify the ways of God to men'through the familiar Christian myth of the fall from grace. The poem is imbued with Milton's profoundly individual view of man's place in the universe and his intellectual and spiritual quest for redemption in the face of despair.Since its creation Paradise Lost has provided inspiration for generations of writers, from the Romantic poets to Tolkien and, most recently, Philip Pullman in His Dark Materials trilogy. Countless generations of ordinary readers have similarly had their understanding of the darker nature of the human soul illuminated by this remarkable work.In this edition the poem is presented with all 50 of the magnificent engravings produced by Gustave Doré specially for the work.
language: English
title: Paradise Lost
titlecomplete: Paradise Lost
characters: Adam (Bible), God, Belzebub, Jesus, Satan, Eve, Raphael (angel), Michael (angel), Belial, Mammon
genres: Religion, Philosophy, School, Poetry, Literature, Classic Literature, Fantasy, Classics, Epic, Fiction
ratings_count: 160869
places: Hell, Heaven, Eden (Biblical)
awards: awardedAt: 1483257600000
name: Ignatz Award
category: Outstanding Artist
publisher: Book Sales, Inc.