1880 Rare Victorian Book - The Poetical Works of John Milton. Illustrated.
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(Description)
Author: John Milton. William Harvey, illustrator.
Title: The Poetical Works of John Milton: A New Edition, Carefully Revised from the Text of Thomas Newton, D.D. With Illustrations by William Harvey.
Publisher: London, George Routledge and Sons, no date (circa 1885).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: viii-570 pages.
Binding: Attractive and near fine original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. The cover features intricate gilt and black decorations with the title "Milton Illustrated" prominently displayed. All edges are gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).
Illustrations: Nicely illustrated with full-page illustrations by William Harvey.
The book: Rare and attractive edition of The Poetical Works of John Milton, including Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, Samson Agonistes, and various shorter poems and sonnets. This edition is carefully revised from the text of Thomas Newton, D.D., and features detailed illustrations by William Harvey, enhancing the reading experience with visual depictions of key scenes and characters from Milton's works.
The author: John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He is best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost," which is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of literature
The illustrator: John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He is best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost," which is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of literature.