Paradise Lost

John Milton

Art Littérature Poésie

Publié par HarperPerennial Classics, le 02 septembre 2014

368 pages

Résumé

Beginning with the story of Satan after he was expelled from Heaven along with his followers, Paradise Lost details Satan's journey to the Garden of Eden and his intent to destroy God's new creation. The poem also depicts the perspectives of both Adam and Eve, examining their personalities and motivations before and after Eve's fateful temptation. After publishing Paradise Lost, author John Milton was immediately recognized and lauded as one of the greatest English poets. Paradise Lost has since influenced numerous poets and writers, including many of the Romantics, William Blake, George Eliot, Thomas Hardy, and T. S. Eliot. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.