This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, firm, and in good condition. Paradise Lost is an epic poem by John Milton, first published in 1667. One of the most celebrated works in English literature, it explores themes of free will, obedience, and the nature of good and evil. Written in blank verse, the poem consists of twelve books in its revised edition (originally ten in the first edition). Milton’s masterful language and profound philosophical insights have ensured the poem’s lasting influence across generations.