Milton's Paradise Lost

<p><b>This luxurious hardback edition presents John Milton's celebrated epic poem, <i>Paradise Lost</i>, with opulent gold cover embossing, striking illustrated page edges and classic illustrations by Gustave Doré.</b><br><br>John Milton's <i>Paradise Lost </i>is considered one of the greatest works in the English language, narrating the familiar Christian myth of the fall from grace. Influencing such writers as J. R. R. Tolkien and Philip Pullman, this epic poem explores the darker side of the human soul through the struggle for ascendancy between God and Satan.<br><br> This beautiful hardback edition is produced with<b> faux-cloth binding</b>, stamped lettering in <b>gold foil</b> and <b>stunning printed edges</b>. It also features <b>50 magnificent engravings</b> by legendary French artist Gustave Doré. These visual details make this collector's edition a truly wonderful gift.<br><br><b>ABOUT THE SERIES:</b> <i>Arcturus Epic Classics </i>brings together stunning hardback gift editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and illustrated throughout by such greats as Gustave Doré and Harry Clarke.</p>