1881 Miltons Paradise Lost Gustave Dore Victorian RARE

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supersize image This auction is for an awesome most spectacular and highly sought after LARGE copy of Milton's Paradise Lost Illustrated by Gustave Dore and really good condition. Whoever gets this is so lucky as I dont want to give it up but it will go to charity so it must go. I believe this could be a first edition but I am not sure so t are no guarantees. full money back if not satisfied. Your purchase will go to help the programs for disadvantaged youth that tend to fall through the systems cracks. Please visit to find out how else you can help. These training programs greatly enrich these self confidence and life skills and your purchases will benefit a variety of training and assistance programs. Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton . It was originally published in 1667 in ten books. A second edition followed in 1674, redivided into twelve books (in the manner of the division of Virgil 's Aeneid ) with minor revisions throughout and a note on the verification. The poem concerns the Christian story of the Fall of Man : the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden . Milton's purpose, stated in Book I, is to "justify the ways of God to men" [1 ] and elucidate the conflict between God's eternal foresight and free will .Milton incorporates Paganism , classical Greek references, and Christianity within the poem. It deals with diverse topics from marriage , politics (Milton was politically active during the time of the English Civil War ), and monarchy , and grapples with many difficult theological issues, including fate , predestination , the Trinity , and the introduction of sin and death into the world, as well as angels , fallen angels , Satan , and the war in heaven. Milton draws on his knowledge of languages, and diverse sources — primarily Genesis , much of the New Testament , the deuterocanonical Book of Enoch , and other parts of the Old Testament . Titles: Milton's Paradise Lost Author: Milton Publishing date: 1890Binding: Fine Victorian Binding with Gold Etchings on boards and spine...thick wood boards. Book Condition: Book is in Good condition. Strong book that is still together weighing over 6 pounds. About 11 X 6 in size . Binding and Spine in tact. Minimal wear due to age. AMAZING GOLD Detail, Great shape for 130 years old! A MUST have for the collector or scholar. Publisher: Illustrated: Yes, engravings, drawings etchings and moreFirst Edition: N/A Signatures: N/A Summary: Engravings by Gustave Dore. The contents of the 12 books are: Book I: In a long, twisting opening sentence mirroring the epic poetry of the Ancient Greeks, the poet invokes the "Heavenly Muse" (the Holy Spirit) and states his theme, the Fall of Man, and his aim, to "justify the ways of God to men." Satan, Beelzebub, and the other rebel angels are described as lying on a lake of fire, from which Satan rises up to claim Hell as his own domain and delivers a rousing speech to his followers ("Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven."). The logic of Satan (Satanic Logic) is introduced by: "The mind is its own place, and in itself/ Can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven." Book II: Satan and the rebel angels debate whether to wage another war on Heaven, and Beelzebub tells them of a new world being built which is to be the home of Man. Satan decides to visit this new world, passes through the Gates of Hell, past the sentries Sin and Death, and journeys through the realm of Chaos. , Satan is described as having given birth to Sin with a burst of flame from his forehead, before he began open warfare with God -as Athena was born from the head of Zeus. Book III: God observes Satan's journey and foretells how Satan will bring about Man's Fall. God emphasizes, that the Fall will come about as a result of Man's own free will, and excuse... read more

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