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Paradise lost : a poem, in twelve books /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Milton, John, 1608-1674 (Author)
Other Authors: Newton, Thomas, 1704-1782 (Editor), Hayman, Francis, 1708-1776 (Illustrator), Miller, John, 1715-1790? (Engraver)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Printed for C. Hitch, L. Hawes, J. Hodges, J. and R. Tonson, B. Dod, E. Wicksted, J. Ward, M. and T. Longman, J. Richardson, J. Brindley, A. and C. Corbet, and E. Dilly, MDCCLVII. [1757]
Edition:The fourth edition /
Subjects:
Milton, John, > 1608-1674 > Biography.
Adam > (Biblical figure) > Poetry.
Eve > (Biblical figure) > Poetry.
Bible. > Genesis > History of Biblical events > Poetry.
Fall of man > Poetry.
English poetry > Early works to 1800.
Chute de l'homme > Poésie.
Poésie anglaise > Ouvrages avant 1800.
epic poetry.
Epic poetry.
Blank verse.
Poésie épique.
Vers blancs (Versification)
Description
Item Description:The titlepages are cancels.
Includes: "The life of Milton" by Thomas Newton.
Plates from designs by F. Hayman, engraved by J.S. Müller.
Includes index.
The Cushing Library/Rare Books copy was acquired as part of the Lois Goddard Morrison Collection of Eighteenth Century Literature.
Physical Description:2 volumes, plates : illustrations ; 21 cm (8vo)
Place of Publication:Great Britain -- England -- London, -- publication place.