Paradise Lost
About this book
John Milton's 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, who are motivated by all too human temptations but whose ultimate downfall is unyielding love. Marked by Milton's characteristic erudition, Paradise Lost is a work epic both in scale and, notoriously, in ambition. For nearly 350 years, it has held generation upon generation of audiences in rapt attention, and its profound influence can be seen in almost every corner of Western culture.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 187740 readers · 311 pages · ≈ 5 h 46 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Paradise Lost?
About ≈ 5 h 46 m — 311 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Paradise Lost?
311 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Paradise Lost?
It sits on the Religion, Poetry, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is Paradise Lost in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Paradise Lost?
The main characters include Adam (Biblical figure), Doré Gustave (1832-1883), Eve (Biblical figure), Jesus Christ.
Where does Paradise Lost take place?
It is set in Earth, Hell during Early modern, 1500-1700.
Who wrote Paradise Lost?
John Milton.
Where can I read Paradise Lost online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library