Milton's Paradise Lost
Books V and VI

Originally published in 1892, this book presents the text of the fifth and sixth books of Milton's Paradise Lost.

John Milton (Author), A. W. Verity (Edited by)

9781107620063, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 8 August 2013

208 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 cm, 0.21 kg

Originally published in 1892 as part of the Pitt Press Series, this book presents the text of the fifth and sixth books of Milton's Paradise Lost, in which Raphael tells Adam and Eve of the war between God and Satan. The poem is accompanied by a biography of Milton, a history of the poem, a discussion of the cosmology of Paradise Lost and other scholarly appendices. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Milton and the history of Paradise Lost.

Introduction (Life of Milton, History of Paradise Lost, The story of the poem, Milton's blank verse)
Paradise Lost: Book V
Book VI
Notes
Appendix. The cosmology of Paradise Lost, The character of Milton's Satan)
Glossary Index.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]