Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English
language. It tells the story of the Fall of Man, a tale of immense
drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted
against corruption, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for
control of mankind's destiny. The struggle ranges across three worlds
- heaven, hell, and earth - as Satan and his band of rebel angels plot
their revenge against God. At the centre of the conflict are Adam and
Eve, motivated by all too human temptations, but whose ultimate
downfall is unyielding love. Milton's influence has been felt by many
writers since, none more so in recent times than the novelist Philip
Pullman. His acclaimed trilogy His Dark Materials takes it title from
a line in the poem, and the worlds he created for Lyra and Will have
entranced readers across generations. His introduction to the poem is
a tribute that is both personal and full of insight; his enthusiasm
for Milton's language, his skill, and his supreme gifts as a
storyteller is infectious and instructive. He encourages readers above
all to experience the poem for themselves, and surrender to its
enchantment.
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ISBN
9780191604850
Publisert
2020
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OUP Oxford
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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