Paradise Regained

Name: Paradise Regained
Author: John Milton

By John Milton

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The poem focuses on the spiritual trial of the Son of God, who, after baptism, retreats into the wilderness where the Tempter assails him with successive temptations. Milton frames these events with divine counsels and a demonic council, then stages debates and encounters in which scriptural wisdom, humility, and disciplined endurance defeat pride, deceit, and worldly enticement. Across compact books the narrative contrasts the ruin brought by earlier disobedience with recovery achieved through steadfast obedience, portraying redemption as moral victory won by restraint, faith, and the refusal of corrupt power.

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John Milton

John Milton (1608-1674) was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant, best known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost," which explores themes of temptation, free will, and redemption. A prominent figure in the literary heritage of the 17th century, Milton's works reflect his deep engagement with political and religious issues of his time, particularly in his prose writings like "Areopagitica," a passionate defense of free speech and unlicensed printing. His poetry, characterized by its rich imagery and complex syntax, also includes notable works such as "L'Allegro," "Il Penseroso," and "Comus." Milton's influence extends beyond literature into the realms of political thought and theology.