Originally published in 1908 as a reprint from the earliest printed copies of the several poems, and edited after the original texts. The 1645 volume of "Minor Poems" has been printed entire then follow in order "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regain"d" and "Samson Agonistes." An Appendix contains Specimen of Milton"s spelling etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.