In this new edition of the great epic poem of the English language, a general introduction as well as introductions for each of the twelve books of the poem are provided by the author of "The Golden Compass. This edition of Paradise Lost is introduced by Philip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials, whose debt to Milton he acknowledges in his personal tribute. Beautifully illustrated with the twelve engravings from the first illustrated edition of 1688, this is a special edition of Milton's epic poem.
