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4 unusual facts about Paradise Lost in popular culture


Paradise Lost in popular culture

Libba Bray uses a quote from Paradise Lost to name the second book of her trilogy, Rebel Angels quoting from it "To reign is worth ambition though in Hell: Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heav'n."

North American progressive metal band Symphony X's 2007 album (and track #5 within) is named Paradise Lost and is themed after it.

The film Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost references the poem by having Faiz being a savior, who will come back to life and bring peace to the world.

In the 2000 film Animal Factory, Willem Dafoe's character Earl quotes Satan, saying "This is my prison, after all."



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