Summary:
Paradise Regained is a biblical epic poem written by John Milton, focusing on the temptation of Christ in the wilderness. The poem consists of four books and portrays Christ’s resistance to Satan’s temptations. Unlike Paradise Lost, which centers around the fall of man, Paradise Regained explores Christ’s triumph over temptation and his role as the Redeemer. Through his rejection of Satan’s offers of power, fame, and worldly glory, Christ reaffirms his mission to save mankind and restore paradise.
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Poem Name | Paradise Regained |
Author | John Milton |
Year Written | 1671 |
Year Published | 1671 (first edition) |
Poem Type | Epic Poem |
Verse Form | Blank Verse |
Number of Books | 4 |
Main Character | Jesus Christ |
Themes | Temptation, Free Will, Redemption |
Setting | Wilderness, Heaven, Earth |
Main Conflict | Satan’s temptation of Christ |
Famous Quote | “To whom we owe, no thanks” |
Structure | Written in blank verse |
Legacy | Considered a continuation of Paradise Lost, focusing on redemption |