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Paradise Lost
by MILTON, John (author); BLAKE, William (illustrations)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Heritage Press. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1940. Hardcover. The Biblical story of Adam and Eve is retold in verse by England's John Milton (1608-1674). It is presented in a Heritage Press illustrated edition in slipcase with 9 full-page illustrations by the English poet and artist William Blake (1757-1827). The Blake illustrations have been colorized by Ralph M. Duenewald. Includes prefaces by Philip Hofer and John T. Winterich. Sandglass leaflet laid in (New York, no. 12L). --- In light grey cloth with titling in gilt on burgundy cover & spine blocks. Text presented on quality, laid papers; all textblock edges stippled in dark red. Volume wrapped in maroon paper-covered slipcase. --- With light foxing to covers, mildly darkened spine, else a clean, tightly-bound and unmarked copy. Slipcase with mild rubbing, otherwise in good shape and structurally sound. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.); Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; xx, [6], 311, [1] pages .
Synopsis
Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton, first published in 1667. Set against the backdrop of Adam and Eve's fall from grace in the Garden of Eden, the poem explores complex themes of sin, free will, and the nature of evil. Milton skillfully crafts vivid imagery and powerful metaphors to depict Satan's rebellion against God, his subsequent expulsion from heaven, and his relentless pursuit of revenge. The narrative follows the interplay between God, Satan, and mankind, with Milton's eloquent verse conveying profound moral and theological reflections. Paradise Lost remains a timeless masterpiece, inspiring readers to contemplate the eternal struggle between good and evil.
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Reviews
On Apr 9 2018, a reader said:
An epic book telling the fall of Man due to the temptation of a fallen Angel Satan. Heaven seems like a soap opera with all the Angel's vying for Gods attention. Seems like the most beautifully decorated Angel Satan throws a jealous fit when God created Mankind, and refuses to bow down to Gods favorite new creation. Satan gets cast down, and tempts Man causing our downfall as well. A wonderful read, and ancient story
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bluebird Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 88261
- Title
- Paradise Lost
- Author
- MILTON, John (author); BLAKE, William (illustrations)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Publisher
- The Heritage Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1940
- Bookseller catalogs
- >>Poetry; >>Religion and Spirituality;
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Bluebird Books
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Littleton, Colorado
About Bluebird Books
Bluebird Books is the bookselling business of Eric Mayer, operating from my base in Littleton, Colorado. I specialize in classic fiction and literature, books on birds and natural history, railroadiana, biography, history and many other genres. Bluebird Books features publications by the Modern Library and Everyman's Library. I offer free shipping on books shipped within the US via USPS Media Mail. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: I recommend that you use Biblio.com for your international orders because they have formed a partnership with Asendia to allow for much more affordable shipping on parcels weighing under 5 lb. (about 2.26 kg).
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- Cloth
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Good+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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