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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1896. Excerpt: ... NOTES. Contents or The First Three Books. Book I. The story of Paradise Lost begins in Hell. There on the burning lake lie Satan and his followers who have been driven out of Heaven in consequence of their unsuccessful rebellion against God. After they have long lain motionless, Satan rouses them from their state of torpor and despair. Inspired by his voice, they arrange themselves in battle array round his imperial standard, eager to hear what he will bid them do. Satan then makes them an address, in which he mentions a report prevalent in Heaven of a new World to be created by God for a new race of beings. He suggests the advisability of exploring this new World, and summons all his followers to attend a solemn council to discuss this and other public questions. They accordingly assemble in a splendid council chamber, which is forthwith constructed under the directions of Mammon, one of the fallen angels, who had been famous before as an architect in Heaven. Book II. The debate in Pandemonium is opened by Satan, who invites his peers to consider whether they should show their hostility to God by open war or covert guile. Moloch, the fiercest of the fallen angels, advocates an immediate attack upon the towers of Heaven. Belial points out the hopelessness of such an assault and advises the council to give up all thoughts of war open or concealed. Mammon also recommends abstention from hopeless war. It will be better, he says, by wise policy to make the most of their new residence. Beelzebub reverts to the hint first thrown out by Satan about a new created World, and proposes an attack upon it as a more feasible and less hazardous enterprise than an attempt to storm the walls of Heaven. This proposal is applauded by the assembly and approved of by Satan, who himself undertakes the pe...
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Paradise Lost & Dore`s Prints Perfect Match,
This review is from: Milton's Paradise Lost (Hardcover)
I already owned an antique copy of Milton`s poems but could not pass up getting a copy of Paradise Lost with Dore prints. Well worth buying ($27).
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Breathtaking,
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With its fine binding, large type, and beautiful paper, this large addition of Milton's Paradise Lost will make a handsome addition to any shelf. Some will say that it is not well suited for the first time reader, lacking the line notes of other annotated additions. I would beg to differ, as such commentary, while deepening ones understanding, can also detract from the majesty of Milton's words. Yes, it is true that the laymen will miss many or even most of the references woven into this, perhaps after Shakespeare's work the greatest piece of literature ever produced in English. However, once captivated by the poetry, readers can always go back and peruse thicker, commentary laced edition. First and foremost, one must dive into the language of Milton, before attempting to wring every drop of meaning from that pool's heady wine.A note, of course, must also be given to the extraordinary illustrations of Gustave Dore included in this volume. Dore's vision, especially the inexorable dissent of Satan from angelic beauty to demonic ugliness can only add to the readers' joy. At less than $20, one cannot go wrong in acquiring this very fine edition. 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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The Definitive Edition,
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This edition of the book is not for the first-time reader. It's big, it's elegant, and its designed for those people that have read and studied Paradise Lost and want an edition they can be proud of (without editor remarks and helpful tidbits). It really is a beautiful copy of this book, the pictures are engravings, incredibly detailed too. A Must Buy
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Wonderful Edition,
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It's not too often that one gets to hold a really nice edition of anything. This edition of "Paradise Lost" has heft for sure, is well constucted (don't you hate it when pages fall out of a book cheaply made?)and the design and typography are first class. It also has really quality illustrations from Dore And at this price, how can you lose? I have books costing 10 times as much that are no better made than this one. A really nice piece of work. As pointed out above, there are no notes but I would expect that anyone who would be attracted to this edition already has Fowler's annotated edition already on the shelf. If you don't, ya otta.
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