Quantity: 1

Auction Ends: 12/15/00

High Bidder: gfajuri@umich.edu

Seller: Ye Old eBay Web Masters

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John Milton wrote a book, first published in 1674, that, while not considered a novel like many of the other fine works of literature offered for sale on this site, is still required reading, just as it was for many of the authors who wrote the other books available for purchase on Ye Old eBay. Milton's work on this book is still being studied to this day with keen eyes, and undoubtedly will continually be examined by academics and read for personal edification by the general population for years to come. The book makes a nice companion to another up for auction currently - The Pilgrim's Progress. This book chronicles man's fall from grace, one of the most monumental events in the Christian tradition, next to the life of Jesus Christ. This daunting topic Milton settled on in about 1650 after deciding that writing a great epic was not to be his calling. And we would like voice our pleasure with the author's choice of topic, even if constructed in the form of an epic poem in blank verse. The first edition, dated 1667, is rare nowadays, and was issued in 10 books. Subsequent re-issues in 1668 and 1668 are easier to come by, but this copy, though produced at a later date is definitely more than simply a "serviceable" copy. Much of this work was modeled on other classics, including the works of Homer and Virgil's Aeneid. Milton's work focuses as much on Satan and his legions as it does on God, Adam and Eve. Truly, Milton has tacked an immense and important subject, and has done so with remarkable grace and ability. This is a work of literature well worth the time of every reader, Christian or not. This, along with the bible and the aforementioned Bunyan title make the perfect cornerstone for the library of any Christian citizen under rule of the Crown, regardless of income or class level. Wade through Milton's endless rhymes and be rewarded. Though man may have fallen from grace, reading this seminal work is likely to bring anyone closer to their maker. A picture of the book's title page can be seen below.

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