Illustrated Edition: Features 20 evocative black-and-white illustrations that bring key scenes to life

Reader Aids Included: A concise summary, a clear characters list, and a brief author biography of John Milton

Paradise Lost — An Epic of Rebellion, Loss, and the Long Road to Grace
Step into the thunder-lit vastness of Heaven and the shadowed chambers of Hell in John Milton's immortal epic. Paradise Lost begins after a cataclysmic war in Heaven and sweeps forward to the first temptation in Eden—charting a drama where cosmic stakes collide with the most intimate human choices. With language that soars and images that burn into memory, Milton explores the peril of pride, the cost of freedom, and the stubborn endurance of hope.
This edition is crafted for today's reader without sacrificing the majesty of the original. The 20 illustrations punctuate the story's grandest moments—Satan's rally in Pandæmonium, the serene beauty of Eden, the heartbreak of the Fall—helping you visualize the epic's vast canvas. The included summary clarifies the plot, the characters list maps the poem's heavenly and infernal hosts, and the author biography offers insight into the visionary who dictated this masterpiece in blindness and unwavering purpose.
Why you'll love this edition
A gripping narrative that reads like myth, tragedy, and love story in one
Rich thematic depth—free will, justice, mercy, and redemption—that rewards every reread
Smart reader aids that make a world-class classic accessible and unforgettable
If you're seeking a timeless story told with thunderous music and human tenderness, Paradise Lost belongs on your shelf. Open it—and watch the gates of Eden, Heaven, and Hell swing wide.