A masterpiece epic poem that presents the fall of humanity through the lens of Satan's rebellion and temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. It explores profound theological questions of the nature of sin, free will, and the justice of God. Brydges's edition offers extensive commentary and analysis of the poem.

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