Paradise Regained
Paradise Regained, published in 1671, is John Milton's brief epic and the sequel to Paradise Lost. Where the earlier poem told how Paradise was lost through one man's disobedience, this one tells how it is recovered through one man's obedience, by taking as its subject the temptation of Christ in the wilderness after his baptism. In four books of blank verse, Satan tests the Son of God with hunger, wealth, glory, the power of Rome and the learning of Athens, and is answered each time with calm refusal. The poem is quieter and more argumentative than Paradise Lost, a long dialogue on true kingship and inner strength. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first book is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Paradise Regained
Paradise Regained by John Milton can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Paradise Regained online?
Yes. Paradise Regained opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Paradise Regained free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Paradise Regained is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Paradise Regained in the public domain?
Yes. Paradise Regained by John Milton is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Paradise Regained?
About 1 h 04 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Paradise Regained?
Paradise Regained by John Milton is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
