John Milton’s Paradise Lost: Book I & IX

Bibliographic Details

Title: John Milton’s Paradise Lost: Book I & IX

Author: John Milton

Commentary & Notes by: R. W. Desai

ISBN-13: 9788119922758

Pages: 254

Edition: Reprint Edition (2024)

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

Price: ₹275

Description

John Milton’s Paradise Lost: Book I & IX is a focused, syllabus-friendly edition of two of the most frequently studied books from Milton’s epic masterpiece. With commentary and notes by R. W. Desai, this volume supports close reading by clarifying Milton’s language, theology, symbolism, and epic technique—especially where classroom discussion and examinations tend to concentrate.

The book presents Book I (selected opening lines with commentary and notes) and Book IX (with commentary and notes), enabling readers to trace Milton’s epic argument from the aftermath of rebellion to the decisive narrative of temptation and the Fall. Supporting sections such as The Garden of Eden and Milton’s Cosmology provide interpretive grounding, while an afterword explores India in Paradise Lost and Paradise Lost in India, making the edition especially relevant for Indian university contexts.

A key strength of this volume is its inclusion of selected critical essays by notable scholars and critics, including Balachandra Rajan, A. G. George, Brijraj Singh, Christopher Hill, Jyoti Bajaj, Louis L. Martz, E. M. W. Tillyard, and R. W. Desai—helping students build strong, exam-ready literary analysis.

Key Features

• Includes Paradise Lost Book I & Book IX with commentary and notes
• Explains Milton’s language, epic form, and theological imagination
• Focus on key themes: rebellion, free will, temptation, and the Fall
• Includes interpretive contexts: Eden and Milton’s cosmology
• Features selected critical essays for deeper study and exam preparation
• Useful for BA/MA English courses and literature-focused competitive exams

Manufacturer Details

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Year: 2024