PARADISE LOST: A POEM IN TWELVE BOOKS
by MILTON, JOHN
- Used
- good
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
LONDON: A LAW, W MILLAR AND R CATER, 1792. REPRINT . Half Calf. Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. A late 18th Century volume in GOOD condition, with rubbing and wear to extremities inner hinge cracked, head and heel of spine starting and some loss of marbled paper. Lacks free front endpaper. This is a cheap edition of Milton's work, with the frontis being rather crudely executed. Nevertheless, an early edition of this unusual work, the book remaining solid and intact in a contemporary binding. Nice.
Synopsis
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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Reviews
On Apr 9 2018, a reader said:
An epic book telling the fall of Man due to the temptation of a fallen Angel Satan. Heaven seems like a soap opera with all the Angel's vying for Gods attention. Seems like the most beautifully decorated Angel Satan throws a jealous fit when God created Mankind, and refuses to bow down to Gods favorite new creation. Satan gets cast down, and tempts Man causing our downfall as well. A wonderful read, and ancient story
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Details
- Bookseller
- Tobo Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000214
- Title
- PARADISE LOST: A POEM IN TWELVE BOOKS
- Author
- MILTON, JOHN
- Format/Binding
- Half Calf
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- REPRINT
- Publisher
- A LAW, W MILLAR AND R CATER
- Place of Publication
- LONDON
- Date Published
- 1792
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾
- Keywords
- Non-Classifiable
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Havant, Hampshire
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
- Heel
- The lower most portion of the spine when the book is standing vertically.
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Reprint
- Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
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