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John Milton is considered “England's greatest heroic poet... second only to the greatest dramatic poet, William Shakespeare” and is most well known for his work “Paradise Lost” which depicts the Fall of humankind order (Benson).
This compilation of Milton's work contains the following:
- Life of John Milton. By J.M. Ross
- Paradise Lost
- Paradise Regained
- Samson Agonistes
- Comus
- Arcades
- Minor Poems (Sonnets, Odes, Miscellanies, Translations)
- Poemata (Elegiarum Liber, Epigrammatum Liber, Sylvarum Liber)
Accompanying the text are several impressive illustrations. A drawing of various scenes from Paradise Lost can be seen on the fore-edge of the book. The book's front cover is embellished with a turtle-shell material surrounding a decorative fabric panel.
Product code: Milton’s order Poetical Works The Poetical works of John Milton Edinburg 1800’s