Paradise Regained

Written by John Milton

Narrated by Anton Lesser

In Paradise Regained, Satan again is on the prowl, having successfully tempted Adam and Eve and forced their departure from the Garden of Eden, here he sets out to tempt again – this time Jesus himself as he comes to the end of his forty days in the desert. The magisterial poetry of Milton enriches the encounter and, while not matching the greatness achieved in Paradise Lost, provides drama and depth.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks
• Release date: Oct 1, 2006
• ISBN: 9789629546687

John Milton

John Milton (1608-1657) was an English poet and intellectual. Milton worked as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England and wrote during a time of religious change and political upheaval. Having written works of great importance and having made strong political decisions, Milton was of influence both during his life and after his death. He was an innovator of language, as he would often introduce Latin words to the English canon, and used his linguistic knowledge to produce propaganda and censorship for the English Republic’s foreign correspondence. Milton is now regarded as one of the best writers of the English language, exuding unparalleled intellect and talent.

Reviews for Paradise Regained

[anagarika0sean · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Not quite as good as Paradise Lost, but it's still a great work.

[Patti Gernatt Brezina · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The book is not half as adventurous and heroic as Paradise lost. Still, I can’t say I did not benefit from it. The grammar and diction as always with Milton was very impressive. I guess I just did not like the storyline; nor did it tie up any loose ends in Paradise lost. Kind of a bummer