Paradise Lost: A New Translation in Modern Accessible English

Written by John Milton

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

John Milton’s Paradise Lost stands as one of the greatest epics of all time, a timeless tale of rebellion, temptation, and the fall of humanity. It follows the tragic journey of Adam and Eve, the revolt of Satan against God, and the ultimate consequences of disobedience. First published in 1667, Milton’s profound exploration of free will, divine justice, and redemption has inspired readers for centuries.

This modern translation of Paradise Lost offers a fresh and accessible take on the original, preserving the poetic grandeur and complex themes while making the language more approachable for contemporary readers. Unlike other adaptations, this version stays true to Milton’s majestic style, maintaining the epic’s rhythm, power, and emotional depth, but without the barriers of archaic English.

Whether you're a first-time reader or a seasoned fan, this translation brings Paradise Lost to life in a way that captures both the beauty of Milton’s verse and the timeless nature of his themes. Journey through the fall of angels and humanity, and experience one of literature’s most powerful works—now more readable and relatable than ever before.

• Language: English
• Publisher: David Petault
• Release date: Oct 11, 2024
• ISBN: 9798882362019

John Milton

John Milton was a seventeenth-century English poet, polemicist, and civil servant in the government of Oliver Cromwell. Among Milton’s best-known works are the classic epic Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, considered one of the greatest accomplishments in English blank verse, and Samson Agonistes. Writing during a period of tremendous religious and political change, Milton’s theology and politics were considered radical under King Charles I, found acceptance during the Commonwealth period, and were again out of fashion after the Restoration, when his literary reputation became a subject for debate due to his unrepentant republicanism. T.S. Eliot remarked that Milton’s poetry was the hardest to reflect upon without one’s own political and theological beliefs intruding.