John Milton

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PARADISE LOST

Milton’s epic Paradise Lost explores the biblical story of the Fall of Man, focusing on the characters of Satan, Adam, and Eve. Its blank verse and grand style make it one of the most important works in English literature.

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SATAN

The character of Satan in Paradise Lost is famously complex, with many readers interpreting him as a tragic hero. His defiance and ambition have been widely discussed in literary circles.

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BLINDNESS

Milton went blind in the middle of his life and dictated Paradise Lost. His condition added to the poem’s themes of suffering, divine justice, and perseverance.

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FREE WILL AND PREDESTINATION

These theological debates are central to Paradise Lost. Milton explores the tension between human free will and divine foreknowledge, making the work both a theological and philosophical exploration.

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AEROPAGITICA

This prose work by Milton defends the right to free speech and condemns censorship. It is one of the most important early works advocating for intellectual freedom.