Paradise Lost: With Notes, Selected From Newton and Others, to Which Is Prefixed, the Life of the Author. With a Critical Dissertation, On the Poetica (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781147268911)

This edition of John Milton's "Paradise Lost" includes extensive notes selected from Newton and other scholars, enhancing the reader's understanding of Milton's epic poem. Prefixed to the text is Samuel Johnson's "Life of the Author," offering biographical insights into Milton's life and influences. Additionally, the edition features a critical dissertation on Milton's poetical works, providing valuable observations on his language and versification. This comprehensive edition, originally published in 1796, is a treasure for scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature, offering both the complete poem and insightful critical analysis from a historical perspective.

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