Samson Agonistes is a tragic play written by John Milton, first published in 1671. The play is based on the biblical story of Samson, a legendary hero of the Israelites who was betrayed by his lover Delilah and ultimately blinded and imprisoned by the Philistines. The play is set in a prison in Gaza, where Samson is being held captive and forced to perform for the amusement of his Philistine captors. Throughout the play, Samson struggles with his faith and his sense of purpose, questioning whether he still has a role to play in God's plan. As the play progresses, Samson's physical and emotional torment intensifies, culminating in a final act of sacrifice that brings about his own death as well as the destruction of his enemies. Milton's Samson Agonistes is a powerful exploration of faith, suffering, and the human spirit, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of English literature.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.