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1713 Paradise Regain'd. A Poem. In Four Books.
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding
The fifth edition of this work, which was first published in 1671.
Illustrated with a frontispiece and nine engraved plates. Collated, lacking the portrait plate that should appear facing the 'Poems, &c. upon Several Occasions' title page.
Sharing similar theological themes to Milton's earlier 'Paradise Lost', the poem uses blank verse to deal with the temptation of Christ, as recounted in the Gospel of Luke.
ESTC No T134223
Pagination and register are continuous, despite 'Samson Agonistes' and 'Poems, &c. upon Several Occasions' having their own title pages.
Rebacked, with endpapers renewed.
An early edition of an important work from the poet accused by William Blake of being "of the Devil's party without knowing it" due to his depiction of the Devil.
Condition
Rebacked, retaining the original panelled calf boards, with endpapers renewed. Externally, bright, with small tide marks to front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned - most concentrated to first and last few leaves - with pages generally clean, with the odd spot, and light handling marks throughout. Minor loss of paper to gutter of final leaf, obscuring one or two words. Small handling marks to fore edge of pages 233-252.
Very Good
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