Paradise Lost

John Milton
Philip Pullman

384 pages | 12 black-and-white engravings from the first illustrated edition 1688 | 234x156mm

978-0-19-955422-5 | Paperback | 09 October 2008

Price: £10.99

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Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in English literature, and it is here championed by one of its best-known modern admirers, the novelist Philip Pullman. In his general introduction Pullman describes the power of the poem, its achievement as a story, how we should read it today, and its influence on him and His Dark Materials.
In addition to the general introduction, Philip Pullman introduces each of the twelve books of the poem with a succinct summary of the action combined with a personal response to Milton's technique.
Pullman demystifies the poem for new readers and his tremendous admiration and enthusiasm will encourage people who have hitherto considered it too 'difficult'.
This edition is beautifully illustrated with the twelve engravings from the first illustrated edition of 1688.

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.

Readership: Readers of poetry, classic literature, epic, myth, fantasy, especially fans of Philip Pullman and His Dark Materials, gift purchasers

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