Classics · Poetry
Paradise Lost
Milton's epic poem in blank verse retells the biblical fall of humankind, from Satan's rebellion against God to Adam and Eve's expulsion from Eden. Satan emerges as its most vivid and unsettling character.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1667
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 512
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you are willing to read dense seventeenth-century verse for its grandeur and its Satan.
Skip this if you want a quick or plot-driven read, since the language demands patience.
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Quick answers about Paradise Lost
- What is Paradise Lost about?
- Milton's epic poem in blank verse retells the biblical fall of humankind, from Satan's rebellion against God to Adam and Eve's expulsion from Eden. Satan emerges as its most vivid and unsettling character.
- Who should read Paradise Lost?
- Read it if you are willing to read dense seventeenth-century verse for its grandeur and its Satan. Skip it if you want a quick or plot-driven read, since the language demands patience.
- How long and how fast is Paradise Lost?
- It is a slow-paced, long read of about 512 pages, first published in 1667.
- Does Paradise Lost have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Paradise Lost for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Paradise Lost; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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