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Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language. It tells the story of the Fall of Man, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted against corruption, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for control of mankind's destiny. The struggle ranges across three worlds - heaven, hell, and earth - as Satan and his band of rebel angels plot their revenge against God. At the centre of the conflict are Adam and Eve, motivated by all too human temptations, but whose ultimate downfall is unyielding love. Milton's influence has been felt by many writers since, none more so in recent times than the novelist Philip Pullman. His acclaimed trilogy His Dark Materials takes it title from a line in the poem, and the worlds he created for Lyra and Will have entranced readers across generations. His introduction to the poem is a tribute that is both personal and full of insight; his enthusiasm for Milton's language, his skill, and his supreme gifts as a storyteller is infectious and instructive. He encourages readers above all to experience the poem for themselves, and surrender to its enchantment.

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Book category Books in English Literature & literary studies Poetry Poetry by individual poets

• Full title: Paradise Lost
• Author: John Milton
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384
• EAN: 9780199554225
• ISBN: 0199554226
• ID: 04035895
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Weight: 644 g
• Dimensions: 232 × 156 × 17 mm
• Date of publishing: 09. October 2008

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