John Milton Paradise Lost (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

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Paradise Lost concerns thebiblicalstory of theFall of Man. The epic poem follows two narrative arcs, one aboutSatanand the other followingAdam and Eve. It begins after Satan and the otherrebel angelshave been defeated and banished toHell. The narrative follows the temptation ofAdam and Eveby Satanand their expulsion from theGarden of Eden. After losing the total freedom and power to rule over all creation, Archangel Michael gives Adam a glimpse at Mankind's potential redemption from original sin. Paradise Lostis anepic poemby the 17th-century English poetJohn Milton. Milton's 17th-century contemporaries by and large criticised his ideas and considered him as a radical, mostly because of his views on politics and religion.Milton also revolted against the idea of a monarch ruling bydivine right, viewing the practice as idolatrous.Paradise Lost is considered by critics to be Milton's major work, and it helped solidify his reputation as one of the greatest English poets of his time. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

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