CR Episode 315: Paradise Regained, Book I
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March 23, 2026 · 1h 9m
About this episode
The panel discusses the first book of Paradise Regained, focusing on the first temptation in the desert and references to Paradise Lost.
The panel discusses the first book of Paradise Regained, the sequel (or continuation) of Paradise Lost, with special attention paid to the particular qualities of the first temptation in the desert, and to the poet's references to the earlier poem. Continue reading
Topics covered
- Paradise Regained
- Paradise Lost
- temptation
- poetry
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Paradise Regained, Paradise Lost
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