Adam And Eve

Adam and Eve

by John Milton

Adam and Eve is a narrative poem by John Milton, first published in 1667, that tells the biblical story of the creation of Adam and Eve, their temptation by Satan, and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The poem is written in blank verse and is divided into twelve books. Adam and Eve is considered one of the greatest works of English literature and is often studied in schools and universities. The poem explores the themes of good and evil, love, marriage, and the nature of humanity.

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John Milton 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 wrote at a time of religio...

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