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The linked article is about the political afterlife of John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost" and its interpretation by scholar Orlando Reade. The article discusses how Reade's book "The Political Afterlife of Paradise Lost" examines the poem's influence on political thought, particularly in the context of the English Civil War and the struggles over religious freedom and tyranny. The article highlights Reade's analysis of how "Paradise Lost" has been read and reinterpreted by different political factions over the centuries, shaping debates on topics such as the nature of sovereignty and the limits of state power.