How many books were included in the secondedition of the poem Paradise Lost ?
Correct answer: C. 12
- A. 10
- B. 14
- C. 12
- D. 11
Explanation
The second edition of Paradise Lost, published in 1674, divided the poem into twelve books. The first edition of 1667 contained ten books, which is the likely source of confusion.
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