c1880 Milton's Paradise Lost: Gustave Dore Antiquarian Book Illustrated Cloth

c1880 Milton's Paradise Lost: Gustave Dore Antiquarian Book Illustrated Cloth

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c1880 Milton's Paradise Lost: Gustave Dore Antiquarian Book Illustrated Cloth

Milton's Paradise Lost
Illustrated by Gustave Dore'
Edited With Notes And A Life Of Milton by Robert Vaughan
Published by Cassell Petter & Galpin: London undated c1880

"Milton's Paradise Lost, illustrated by Gustave Doré, is a visually and thematically powerful edition of John Milton's 17th-century epic poem, which recounts the biblical story of the Fall of Man. Through vivid and elevated verse, Milton explores the rebellion of Satan and his followers, their expulsion from Heaven, and the subsequent temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The poem delves into complex theological and philosophical themes such as free will, obedience, justice, and redemption. Written in blank verse, Paradise Lost elevates Satan, Adam, Eve, and even God to grand literary figures, while drawing on classical epic traditions to present a cosmic struggle between good and evil.

Gustave Doré's illustrations, created in the 19th century, add a dramatic and often haunting visual dimension to Milton's epic. His engravings capture the grandeur and emotional intensity of key scenes—Satan's fall, the despair of Adam and Eve, and the sublime vastness of Heaven and Hell—with a blend of realism and fantasy. Doré's use of light, shadow, and monumental scale enhances the poem's themes of divine judgment, human frailty, and celestial majesty. The combination of Milton's majestic language and Doré's striking visuals makes this edition a lasting classic, celebrated not only for its literary importance but also as a masterpiece of illustrated publishing."

Minor wear and fading to cover and spine as shown. Includes all 50 plates. Some minor foxing apparent, mainly to prelims with the majority of plates and pages very clean and bright. The inside hinges are good and the book is strong. There are no loose pages and tissue papers are intact. A truly wonderful copy of a scarce piece prized for its content and art. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 37.5cm x 31cm x 4cm

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Large Print", "Gilt Edged", "Decorative Fine Binding"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Minor wear and fading to cover and spine as shown. Includes all 50 plates. Some minor foxing apparent, mainly to prelims with the majority of plates and pages very clean and bright. The inside hinges are good and the book is strong. There are no loose pages and tissue papers are intact. A truly wonderful copy of a scarce piece prized for its content and art. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: John Milton
Publisher: Cassell Petter & Galpin: London
Year Printed: 1880
Sub-subject: Poetry