The Adamus Exul of Grotius; or the Prototype of Paradise Lost

This five-part drama regarding the fall of man was first published when Hugo Grotius was eighteen years old. It is thought to be a prototype of John Milton’s renowned Paradise Lost, and it portrays unmistakable similarities in language and literary construction. Translated from the original Latin into blank verse, this edition is perfect for studies on Milton and historical and literary interpretations of the Fall.