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How Paradise Lost Revolutionized the World (w/ Orlando Reade) | The Chris Hedges Report

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Milton's Paradise: Politics and the Profound Fall

This chapter explores how the English Civil War influenced John Milton's 'Paradise Lost,' particularly shaping his depiction of characters like Satan. It examines Milton's political evolution from a supporter of democracy to a disillusioned poet, drawing parallels with themes of rebellion and loss in his work. The discussion also highlights Milton's nuanced perspective on liberty, heroism, and the nature of good and evil, revealing the complexities of his literary legacy.

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