"John Milton's Paradise Lost, one of the greatest works in English literature, narrates the Christian myth of the fall from grace. Influencing writers like J.R.R. Tolkien and Philip Pullman, this epic poem delves into the human soul's darker side through the struggle between God and Satan. This exquisite hardback edition features faux-cloth binding, gold foil lettering, printed edges, and 50 engravings by Gustave Doré"--Publisher's description