John Milton's "Paradise Lost," a cornerstone of English literature, retells the biblical story of the Fall of Man with unparalleled poetic grandeur. This edition, featuring explanatory notes, makes Milton's epic accessible to contemporary readers while retaining the power and beauty of the original text. Milton's masterful use of language and his exploration of profound themes such as free will, obedience, and the consequences of sin continue to resonate. "Paradise Lost" explores the rebellion of Satan, the creation of Adam and Eve, and their temptation and expulsion from the Garden of Eden, offering a complex meditation on the nature of good and evil. This edition invites readers to delve into Milton's visionary world and grapple with the enduring questions at the heart of human existence. A must-read for students of literature, theology, and anyone interested in the Western canon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.