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Milton: Paradise Regained

Milton: Paradise Regained

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1025836979
ISBN13: 9781025836973
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Paradise Regained is a masterpiece of English literature and the profound sequel to John Milton's monumental epic, Paradise Lost. Written in blank verse, this brief epic shifts the focus from the fall of man to the redemption of humanity through the spiritual triumph of Jesus Christ. The poem dramatizes the three temptations of Christ in the wilderness as recounted in the Gospel of Luke, presenting a sophisticated theological and philosophical exploration of power, faith, and the nature of heroism.

Unlike the vast celestial battles of its predecessor, Paradise Regained is characterized by its internal, intellectual intensity and stylistic restraint. Milton portrays Christ as a figure of quiet strength and unshakeable reason, contrasting his divine stoicism against the manipulative wiles of Satan. This work remains a cornerstone of the Western canon, offering readers a deep meditation on the rejection of worldly glory in favor of spiritual integrity. It is an essential read for students of classical literature, theology, and the development of the English epic tradition.

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