Paradise Lost: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Paradise Lost is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Milton, John (1608–1674).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Paradise Lost" by John Milton is an epic poem published in 1667. It retells the biblical story of humanity's fall: Satan's rebellion against God, his expulsion to Hell, and his vengeful plot to corrupt God's newest creation—mankind. Through the temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Milton explores profound themes of free will, disobedience, and redemption. The poem features one of literature's most complex villains in Satan, while seeking to "justify the ways of God to men."
Book and edition facts
- Title: Paradise Lost
- Author credits: Milton, John (1608–1674)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adam (Biblical figure) -- Poetry
- Bible. Genesis -- History of Biblical events -- Poetry
- Eve (Biblical figure) -- Poetry
- Fall of man -- Poetry
Gutenberg collections
- Banned Books from Anne Haight's list
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Poetry
- Poetry
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