{"product_id":"miltons-paradise-lost-illustrated-by-gustave-dor-9781398848955","title":"Milton's Paradise Lost: Illustrated by Gustave Dor?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis luxurious hardback edition presents John Milton's celebrated epic poem, \u003ci\u003eParadise Lost\u003c\/i\u003e, with opulent gold cover embossing, striking illustrated page edges and 50 classic illustrations by Gustave Dor?.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e John Milton's \u003ci\u003eParadise Lost \u003c\/i\u003eis considered one of the greatest works in the English language, narrating the familiar Christian myth of the fall from grace. Influencing such writers as J. R. R. Tolkien and Philip Pullman, this epic poem explores the darker side of the human soul through the struggle for ascendancy between God and Satan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This beautiful hardback edition is produced with \u003cb\u003efaux-cloth binding\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003estamped lettering in gold foil \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003estunning printed edges\u003c\/b\u003e. It also features \u003cb\u003e50 magnificent engravings\u003c\/b\u003e by legendary French artist Gustave Dor?. These visual details make this collector's edition a truly wonderful gift. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eArcturus Epic Classics \u003c\/i\u003ebrings together stunning hardback gift editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and illustrated throughout by such greats as Gustave Dor? and Harry Clarke.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Milton \u003c\/b\u003e(1608-1674) was born into a middle-class family in 17th century Britain. He was a poet and man of letters who got involved in the radical politics of his time. He championed the cause of the Puritans and Oliver Cromwell and served in Cromwell's government. In 1651 he went blind. When Charles II was restored to the throne of England in 1660, Milton was arrested but he was soon released to live the rest of his life in seclusion, where he was able to create some of his greatest work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGustave Dor? \u003c\/b\u003e(1832-1883) was a French artist and illustrator who worked primarily with wood-engraving. His famed illustrations include those for Milton's \u003ci\u003eParadise Lost\u003c\/i\u003e, Dante's \u003ci\u003eDivine Comedy\u003c\/i\u003e and Edgar Allan Poe's \u003ci\u003eThe Raven.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186199462162,"sku":"9781398848955","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c1a773ca-9f69-4005-a6a8-b2a46547fc18.jpg?v=1744615903","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/miltons-paradise-lost-illustrated-by-gustave-dor-9781398848955","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}