Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the English poet John Milton (1608–1674). The first version, published in 1667, consists of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse.
Things unattempted yet in Prose or Rhime. And justifie the wayes of God to men. For one restraint, Lords of the World besides? Who first seduc'd them to that foul revolt? With vain attempt. Him the Almighty Power. Who durst defie th' Omnipotent to Arms. As from the Center thrice to th' utmost Pole. O how unlike the place from whence they fell!
Paradise Lost is an epic poem by John Milton that was first published in 1667. The poem explores the biblical story of the fall of man, focusing primarily on the rebellion of Satan and the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.
2024年10月22日 · Paradise Lost, epic poem in blank verse, of the late works by John Milton, originally issued in 10 books in 1667. Many scholars consider Paradise Lost to be one of the greatest poems in the English language.
A summary of Book I, Lines 1–26 in John Milton's Paradise Lost. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Paradise Lost and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
Paradise Lost title page of 1667 edition, second imposition. See Milton's Poetical Works, Facsimile Edition (Fletcher, 1945) for a discussion of the title pages.