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Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained

by John Milton · 1671

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Here in one volume are the complete texts of two of the greatest epic poems in English literature. Each a profound exploration of the moral problems of God's justice, "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained" demonstrate Milton's genius for fusing sense and sound, classicism and innovation, narrative and drama.

Genre
fantasymythologymyths and folkloreliterary fiction
Themes
religionchristianmythology
Setting
collegebritish
Mood
darkintenseintriguethought provoking
Subject
philosophy
Audience
adult
Length
long · 400 pages
Form
poetry

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