Epic Poetry

In Book 3 of Paradise Lost by John Milton, a council in Heaven discusses Man's fall and God's plan for redemption through free will and divine mercy.

'The Story of Beowulf' is an Old English epic poem recounting the heroic deeds of Beowulf, a warrior who battles the monstrous Grendel, Grendel's mother, and, ultimately, a dragon.

The Odyssey of Homer recounts Odysseus's perilous 10-year journey home following the Trojan War, exploring themes of heroism, fate, and civilization versus savagery.

Paradise Lost (Hughes Edition) by John Milton, annotated by Merritt Yerkes Hughes, is a seminal epic poem exploring themes of rebellion, free will, and redemption through the biblical story of the Fall of Man.

Homer's Iliad, translated by Emily Wilson, is a seminal epic that chronicles the tragic events of the Trojan War, focusing on Achilles' conflict with Agamemnon amidst divine interventions and the fate of heroes.

The Divine Comedy traces Dante's journey from darkness and sin through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, ultimately culminating in the vision of God.

Virgil's 'The Aeneid' follows Aeneas as he flees the ruins of Troy to establish Rome, exploring themes of fate, duty, and heroism.

The Aeneid of Virgil is an epic poem chronicling Aeneas's journey from the fallen Troy to the founding of Rome, blending themes of destiny, duty, and heroism.

Book 8 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" features a conversation between Adam and Raphael, focusing on creation, the movements of celestial bodies, and the nature of free will, while Eve chooses to listen later rather than engage directly.

The Iliad by Homer recounts the final days of the Greek siege of Troy, centering on war hero Achilles, his battles, and the influence of the gods.

Book IV of Paradise Lost by John Milton delves into Satan's internal conflict and his first encounter with the beauty of Paradise, as well as the harmonious relationship between Adam and Eve within the Garden of Eden.