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Paradise Regained (1671) serves as the follow-up to Paradise Lost, where Milton delves into the temptation of Christ in the wilderness. This narrative aims to illustrate how redemption is achieved through Christ's obedience, contrasting Adam's disobedience.
In 1643, disillusioned by his first marriage, Milton published The Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce, advocating for the dissolution of poor marriages. This essay starkly contrasts with the depiction of Adam and Eve's marital happiness in Paradise Lost.
Of Education (1644) is a treatise in which Milton discusses how education can help humanity resist temptation. This work touches on several themes that reappear in the depiction of temptation in Paradise Lost.
Areopagitica (1644) is a treatise advocating for freedom of the press and the elimination of censorship. In this work, Milton expands on ideas about reason and knowledge found in Paradise Lost, particularly highlighting the interconnectedness of knowing good and evil and the absurdity of labeling any knowledge as "forbidden."
Samson Agonistes (1671) is a verse drama where Milton tells the tale of Samson and Delilah in a true tragic fashion. He portrays Samson in a heroic struggle, ultimately overcoming despair and defeating his enemies.
Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein (1818) is heavily influenced by Paradise Lost. Shelley explores themes of justice and the creator's responsibility towards his creation through Victor Frankenstein's abandonment of his creature and the creature's subsequent "defense."
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