Paradise Lost

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'Here at least we shall be free. Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven...' Defeated in battle and exiled from he... (more)

'Here at least we shall be free. Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven...' Defeated in battle and exiled from heaven, Satan burns in a lake of fire with his army of rebels around him. Consumed with envy, he plots his bitter revenge - to destroy God's delight in his newest creation. During his hunt for Paradise on Earth, Satan sweet-talks his way out of hell and tricks his way across the universe to tempt Eve and seduce humanity. Paradise Lost, the greatest epic poem in the English language, is a richly theatrical vision of the Fall of Mankind. This version was produced by the Oxford Stage Company and toured throughout the UK in April 2006. (less)

Milton's "Paradise Lost" is considered to be one of the most classic epic poems ever written. It is a retelling of the b... (more)

Milton's "Paradise Lost" is considered to be one of the most classic epic poems ever written. It is a retelling of the biblical story of the Genesis of man, of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and of how Eve when tempted by Satan disobeyed God and ate from the tree of knowledge. Written in 1667 by the English Poet John Milton, "Paradise Lost" is a poetic and intriguing interpretation of ancient biblical legend. (less)

In Paradise Lost, Milton tells the story of the fall of man, which encompasses a battle that rages across Heaven between... (more)

In Paradise Lost, Milton tells the story of the fall of man, which encompasses a battle that rages across Heaven between God and Satan. Here are passion and innocence, victory and defeat, hope and despair. This is without a doubt the greatest epic poem ever written in the English language. (less)

Milton's great seventeenth-century epic draws upon Bible stories and classical mythology to explore the meaning of exist... (more)

Milton's great seventeenth-century epic draws upon Bible stories and classical mythology to explore the meaning of existence, as understood by people of the Western world. Its roots lie in the Genesis account of the world's creation and the first humans; its focus is a poetic interpretation "Of Man's first disobedience, and the fruit / Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste / Brought death into the world, and all our woe / With loss of Eden." In sublime poetry of extraordinary beauty, Milton's poem references tales from Ovid's Metamorphoses, the Iliad and Odyssey, and Virgil's Aeneid. But one need not be a classical scholar to appreciate Paradise Lost. In addition to its imaginative use of language, the poem features a powerful and sympathetic portrait of Lucifer, the rebel angel who frequently outshines his moral superiors. With Milton's deft use of irony, the devil makes evil appear good, just as satanic practices may seem attractive at first glance. Paradise Lost has exercised enormous influence on generations of artists and their works, ranging from the Romantic poets William Blake and Percy Bysshe Shelley to Joseph Haydn's oratorio The Creation and J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. (less)

English poet John Milton's 17th century epic poem, "Paradise Lost," is the work for which he is best known and which wou... (more)

English poet John Milton's 17th century epic poem, "Paradise Lost," is the work for which he is best known and which would solidify his reputation as one of the greatest poets of all time. A classic retelling of Biblical legend, the poem relates the stories of the war in heaven, the fall of man, and the temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. First depicted in Revelation, Milton portrays the angel Lucifer's denial of God's authority over him and the failed rebellion that he leads as a consequence of this belief. Lucifer is cast out of Heaven and into Hell by God for his betrayal. The temptation of Adam and Eve by Satan and their subsequent fall from innocence forms the other major narrative arc in "Paradise Lost." As described in the work by Milton his purpose in writing this epic masterpiece was to "justify the ways of God to men." Milton's work is one of sublime and extraordinary beauty which has inspired readers and been analyzed by critics ever since its original publication in 1667. This edition includes an introduction by M. Macmillan. (less)

Paradise Regained deals primarily with the temptation of Christ as recounted in the Gospel of Luke. One major concept em... (more)

Paradise Regained deals primarily with the temptation of Christ as recounted in the Gospel of Luke. One major concept emphasized throughout Paradise Regained is the idea of reversals. As implied by its title, Milton sets out to reverse the loss of Paradise. (less)

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John Milton presents the classic poem in which God and Satan clash in attempts to gain control of humankind's destiny. O... (more)

John Milton presents the classic poem in which God and Satan clash in attempts to gain control of humankind's destiny. Occurring throughout heaven, hell, and earth, Satan and his gang of rebel angels scheme against God. Caught in the middle of this debacle are Adam and Eve whose ultimate defeat is steadfast love. (less)

Often considered the greatest epic in any modern language, Paradise Lost tells the story of the revolt of Satan, his ban... (more)

Often considered the greatest epic in any modern language, Paradise Lost tells the story of the revolt of Satan, his banishment from Heaven, and the ensuing fall of Man with his expulsion from Eden. It is a tale of immense drama and excitement, of innocence pitted against corruption, of rebellion and treachery, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for control of mankind's destiny. The struggle ranges across heaven, hell, and earth, as Satan and his band of rebel angels conspire against God. At the center of the conflict are Adam and Eve, motivated by all too human temptations, but whose ultimate downfall is unyielding love. Written in blank verse of unsurpassed majesty, Paradise Lost is the work of a mastermind involved in a profound search for truth. (less)

Return with New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance to the red-streaked desert of Cochise County, Arizona, in her m... (more)

Return with New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance to the red-streaked desert of Cochise County, Arizona, in her most memorable and stunning work yet For Sheriff Joanna Brady and her 12-year old daughter Jenny, an innocent Girl Scout camp-out turns into a lethal game when Jenny and her tentmate, Dora Matthews, discover a murdered Phoenix woman. Back at home, Joanna's main concern is helping her daughter recover from this terrible trauma -- even as she attends to the demands of a new marriage and a possible reelection campaign. But then Dora turns up dead ... and instantly Joanna's concern turns to terror. For if the killer is murdering potential witnesses, Sheriff Brady's beloved daughter may be next. (less)

John Milton presents the classic poem in which God and Satan clash in attempts to gain control of humankind's destiny. O... (more)

John Milton presents the classic poem in which God and Satan clash in attempts to gain control of humankind's destiny. Occurring throughout heaven, hell, and earth, Satan and his gang of rebel angels scheme against God. Caught in the middle of this debacle are Adam and Eve whose ultimate defeat is steadfast love. (less)

Paradise awaits.... Now that Cheyenne's murderer has been revealed and Reed knows the truth about who's been stalking he... (more)

Paradise awaits.... Now that Cheyenne's murderer has been revealed and Reed knows the truth about who's been stalking her, she's ready to leave the heartache and turmoil of last semester behind. And what better way to recover than a five-star Caribbean vacation? Reed is reunited with former Billings Girls Kiran and Taylor, and she and her friends take over the exclusive island. They spend their days tanning on white-sand beaches and their nights partying on sixty-foot yachts. It's heaven on earth.But as they raise their champagne flutes to toast their friendship, Reed worries that it's all too good to be true. Because even in paradise, the Billings Girls are never far from trouble-and nothing's more dangerous than the calm before the storm. (less)

Paradise Lost is considered one of the greatest poems in the English language, as John Milton seeks to 'justify the ways... (more)

Paradise Lost is considered one of the greatest poems in the English language, as John Milton seeks to 'justify the ways of God to men' through relating the story of Satan's rebellion in Heaven, the deception and fall of Man, and the presaged event of Redemption through Jesus, the Son of God, the 'Second Adam.' An English cleric with a classical education, Milton lost his eyesight in 1652, and thus the story was largely dictated by the blind poet, lending a certain quality of the ancient oral epics, which only serves to enhance the telling of the tale. Weaving classical mythology with a deep knowledge and reference to Scripture, Milton's genius for narrative unfolds what his biographer, Samuel Johnson, called his 'peculiar power to astonish.' (less)

John Milton's Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language. It tells the story of the Fall of... (more)

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. (less)

Three teens, who dress in all black and listen to heavy metal, are accused of the murder of three little boys, and are i... (more)

Three teens, who dress in all black and listen to heavy metal, are accused of the murder of three little boys, and are instantly condemned by a retribution-hungry public. Now they try to defend themselves against a dubious lack of proof. (less)

The name Charles Darwin stirs emotion. Indeed, Darwin is often viewed as either the devil incarnate or as the liberator... (more)

The name Charles Darwin stirs emotion. Indeed, Darwin is often viewed as either the devil incarnate or as the liberator of modern intellectualism. Despite significant contributions to modern science, it is the implications of Darwin's theories on religious thought that are of greatest interest to most people. What better way to explore this timely issue than through Darwin's own religious journey. Spanning the fields of science, theology, sociology, and philosophy, Paradise Lost: The Religious Life of Charles Darwin tells the story of one man's struggle to comprehend a world explained both by religion and by the science that bears his name. -- Container (less)