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Paradise Lost: Books 1-2 Paperback - 1972

by John Milton; John Broadbent (Editor)


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Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton, first published in 1667. Set against the backdrop of Adam and Eve's fall from grace in the Garden of Eden, the poem explores complex themes of sin, free will, and the nature of evil. Milton skillfully crafts vivid imagery and powerful metaphors to depict Satan's rebellion against God, his subsequent expulsion from heaven, and his relentless pursuit of revenge. The narrative follows the interplay between God, Satan, and mankind, with Milton's eloquent verse conveying profound moral and theological reflections. Paradise Lost remains a timeless masterpiece, inspiring readers to contemplate the eternal struggle between good and evil.

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A collection of anthologies, resource and reference books, including titles from Oscar Wilde, Mary Shelley, Alex Madina, Jo Phillips and Adrian Barlow.

First Edition Identification

John Milton’s Paradise Lost was firstly published in 1667, divided into ten books. In the 1674 edition was reorganized into twelve books. 

The first edition of the poem was printed in London by S. Simmons. Simmons issued the first 1,200 copies of the edition over a few years, with varying title pages. By the time the 1,200 copies of the first run had sold out, seven different variations of the title page had been produced, bearing dates of 1667, 1668 and 1669. There is no known relationship between when a given copy of the text itself was printed, and the attached title page, making establishing priority difficult.

In 1668 Milton added a preliminary matter. These include “The Argument,” a description of the program of each of the books, and “The Verse”, where the author defends his use of blank verse. 

First editions were bound in leather, spine paneled with gilt lettering, and gold gilt-edged pages.


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  • Title Paradise Lost: Books 1-2
  • Author John Milton; John Broadbent (Editor)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press, London
  • Date 1972
  • ISBN 9780521082983 / 0521082986
  • Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.9 x 4.9 x 0.5 in (20.07 x 12.45 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 16 to 19 years
  • Grade levels 11 - 14
  • Library of Congress subjects Adam - Poetry, Eve - Poetry
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 77181884
  • Dewey Decimal Code 821.4
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