"Paradise Lost" by John Milton is an epic poem published in 1667. It retells the biblical story of humanity's fall: Satan's rebellion against God, his banishment to Hell, and his vengeful plot to corrupt God's newest creation—mankind. Through the temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Milton explores themes of free will, obedience, and moral consequence. The poem features one of literature's most complex villains and ends with humanity's expulsion from Paradise, yet offers hope for redemption. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Milton, John, 1608-1674 |
|---|---|
| Title | Paradise Lost |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_Lost |
| Credits | Dr. Joseph Raben |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Bible. Genesis -- History of Biblical events -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1992 |
| Last Update | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 12542 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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