John Milton’s Paradise Lost: Book I and II

Bibliographic Details

Title: John Milton’s Paradise Lost (Book I and II)

Author: John Milton

Editor: B. Rajan

New Introduction by: Shobhana Bhattacharji

ISBN-13: 9788119922666

Edition: Reprint 2025 (Revised Introduction 2014)

First Published: 2010

Genre: Literature / English Literature / Epic Poetry / Milton Studies

Price: ₹275

Description

John Milton’s Paradise Lost (Book I and II) is a scholarly edition of the opening books of Milton’s epic poem, edited by B. Rajan and featuring a new introduction by Shobhana Bhattacharji. The volume is designed to meet the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students of English literature.

The introductory material explains Paradise Lost as an epic, discussing its verse form, subject matter, and central theological concerns. It offers a detailed account of Book I, followed by discussions of Milton’s life, his ambition to write an epic poem, and his position within the European epic tradition from Homer and Virgil to the modern age.

Special emphasis is placed on Milton’s religious and mythological framework, the depiction of God and Satan, and the influence of the English Civil War on the poem. This edition is especially suitable for BA and MA English courses and for candidates preparing for UGC-NET and other competitive examinations.

Key Features

• Complete text of Paradise Lost Book I and Book II
• Edited by B. Rajan with new introduction by Shobhana Bhattacharji
• Explains epic form, theology, and mythological structure
• Contextual study of Milton and the English Civil War
• Suitable for BA/MA English courses and competitive exams

Manufacturer Details

Manufacturer: Doaba Corporation

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Year: 2025