Orlando Reade

About the Author

Orlando Reade is a distinguished literary scholar and author whose work bridges the gap between classical literature and its enduring impact on modern revolutionary thought. With a PhD in English Literature from Oxford University, Reade has dedicated his career to exploring the subversive undercurrents in canonical texts, revealing how they inspire social and political upheaval. His debut book, 'What in Me Is Dark: The Revolutionary Afterlife of Paradise Lost,' meticulously traces John Milton's epic poem through centuries of radical reinterpretations, from the French Revolution to contemporary activism, offering fresh insights into the poem's dark, rebellious heart. Reade's research draws on archival discoveries and interdisciplinary analysis, making complex historical narratives accessible and provocative for both academics and general readers. Currently based in London, he lectures widely on literature's role in resistance movements and is at work on his next project examining Romantic poets' influence on 20th-century liberation struggles.