Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton. Released in 1667, it is one of the most well-known works of Christian fiction and 17th century English literature. It recounts the fall of both man and Satan.
Characters[]
- Adam
- Eve
- God
- Satan
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Publisher's summary[]
John Milton's 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 rages across three worlds - heaven, hell, and earth - as Satan and his band of rebel angels plot their revenge against God. At the center of the conflict are Adam and Eve, who are motivated by all too human temptations but whose ultimate downfall is unyielding love.
Marked by Milton's characteristic erudition, Paradise Lost is a work epic both in scale and, notoriously, in ambition. For nearly 350 years, it has held generation upon generation of audiences in rapt attention, and its profound influence can be seen in almost every corner of Western culture.
Notable works discussing "Paradise Lost"[]
Non-fiction[]
- The Literature Book, in which Paradise Lost is used as an example of the postclassical epic.
See also[]
| Title | Author | Release date | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Divine Comedy | Dante Alighieri | ~1320 | Another epic poem discussing Hell |
| The Faerie Queene | Edmund Spenser | 1590, 1596 | Another English epic poem published around the same time |
| The Pilgrim's Progress | John Bunyan | 1678, 1684 | Another major work of English Christianity published around the same time |
| The Fall of the Angels | John William Polidori | 1821 | A poem inspired by this poem |
Sources[]
- Wikipedia
- Goodreads