Legacy Editions

The Pilgrim's Progress: Legacy Edition

Paradise Lost: Legacy Edition

Paradise Lost: Legacy Edition

We are so thrilled to announce that Paradise Lost: Legacy Edition is now available! It features a fantastic introduction by Dr. Leland Ryken.

First published in 1667, John Milton's narrative poem presents an epic sweep of salvation history centered in the Garden of Eden. Through the retelling of the story of Adam and Eve, Milton addresses the origin of evil and suffering in the world and God’s redemptive dealings with mankind.

Our Legacy Edition is neither abridged nor modernized and includes explanatory notes in the margins. We scanned 50 of Gustave Doré's dramatic wood-engraved illustrations, and Stephen Crotts designed a classic cloth cover with gold foil.

F.A.Q.

What age is Paradise Lost for?

Paradise Lost is typically recommended for high school, college, and beyond.

It is a challenging work in English literature, yet as Dr. Leland Ryken shares:

"Paradise Lost is a demanding poem, but it is not inaccessible. Anyone who applies the tips presented in the foregoing introduction will find the poem easier to master than at first it seems. It is a poem that will repay all of the attention we give it."

Is there nudity in any of the Paradise Lost illustrations?

Several of Gustave Doré's vintage wood engraved illustrations depict Adam and Eve in their pre-covering state in Garden of Eden.

We have modified these illustrations by placing plants and other items to cover any clearly naked regions.