Milton's Paradise Lost (Complete & Unabridged), by John Milton with illustrations by Gustave Dore

Milton's Paradise Lost (Complete & Unabridged), by John Milton with illustrations by Gustave Dore. 2007 hardcover. 384 pages, very nice condition.

Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language. It tells the story of the Fall of Man, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted against corruption, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for control of mankind's destiny. The struggle rages across three worlds - heaven, hell, and earth - as Satan and his band of rebel angels plot their revenge against God. At the center of the conflict are Adam and Eve, motivated by all too human temptations, but whose ultimate downfall is unyielding love.

Gustave Doré (1832 – 1883) was a French printmaker, illustrator, painter, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor. He is best known for his prolific output of wood-engravings illustrating classic literature, especially those for the Vulgate Bible, Milton’s Paradise Lost, and Dante's Divine Comedy.