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

by Hugo Grotius

Publishers:

Whittaker and Co.; Simpkin & Co.; Sherwood, Gilbert, & Piper

, 1839

Overview

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.

Product Details

• Title: The Adamus Exul of Grotius; or the Prototype of Paradise Lost
• Author: Hugo Grotius
• Publishers: Whittaker and Co., Simpkin & Co., Sherwood, Gilbert, & Piper
• Print Publication Date: 1839
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Fall of man › Drama; Adam (Biblical figure) › Drama; Eve (Biblical figure) › Drama
• Resource ID: LLS:ADAMEXELGROTIUS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T17:00:33Z

About Hugo Grotius

Hugo Grotius (10 April 1583 – 28 August 1645), also known as Huig de Groot, Hugo Grocio or Hugo de Groot, was a jurist in the Dutch Republic. With Francisco de Vitoria and Alberico Gentili he laid the foundations for international law, based on natural law. He was also a philosopher, theologian, Christian apologist, playwright, and poet.