Paradise Lost by John Milton
$48.00
SKU: QR-000070
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
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This Easton Press edition presents John Milton’s Paradise Lost, the epic poem published in 1667 that stands as one of English literature’s supreme achievements. Written in blank verse across twelve books, the work retells the biblical story of humanity’s fall while addressing fundamental questions of free will, divine justice, and evil’s nature.
The narrative begins with Satan and his rebel angels cast into Hell after their failed uprising against God. Satan—Milton’s most compelling creation—refuses submission, declaring “Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heav’n.” He journeys to the newly created Earth, where he successfully tempts Eve, leading to the expulsion of both her and Adam from Paradise.
Milton composed the work after the Restoration ended his hopes for England’s republican government, and the poem reflects his political disillusionment alongside theological exploration. His Satan possesses such magnificent defiance and rhetorical power that Romantic poets like Blake famously claimed Milton was “of the Devil’s party without knowing it.”
The epic draws on classical models—Homer, Virgil—while serving Christian purposes, creating elevated poetry of extraordinary range and ambition. Milton’s sophisticated theology, his defense of free will against predestination, and his psychological depth in rendering temptation and fall make Paradise Lost both devotional literature and profound philosophical inquiry. The work profoundly influenced subsequent English poetry and remains essential to understanding the literary canon.
About This Edition
This edition is published by Easton Press.
- CRISP, like new. Only recently unsealed to check condition.
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
About Easton Press
The Easton Press is a luxury book publisher specializing in leather-bound collector’s editions of classic and notable works. Founded in 1973, they’re known for their premium subscription series like “The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written,” which delivers beautifully crafted volumes with genuine leather bindings, gilt edges, silk ribbon bookmarks, and high-quality paper. These books would be sent to subscribers by monthly subscription. Easton Press books are designed as heirloom-quality editions that appeal to serious collectors and bibliophiles who value both literary content and exceptional craftsmanship. Retail prices for books from this publisher start at $90.
Additional information
| Weight | 48 oz |
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| Dimensions | 13 × 8 × 3 in |