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By John Milton

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Paradise Lost by John Milton is a traditional English epic poem and an influential work of Christian literature that examines the biblical account of man's fall. The poem starts with Satan and other rebel angels being thrown out of Heaven following their rebellion against God. Satan sets out to spoil God's new creation and goes to Earth to tempt Adam and Eve into disobedience. Their sin of consuming the forbidden fruit brings on humanity's loss of innocence and banishment from the Garden of Eden. Milton depicts Satan as a multifaceted antihero, whose pride and rebellion are set against the obedience and humility of Christ. The poem explores deep theological issues like free will, justice, redemption, and the character of good and evil. By raised language and evocative imagery, Milton describes the celestial battle between divine order and defiant ambition. Though grounded in Christian theology, Paradise Lost also manifests Milton's political and personal beliefs regarding liberty and power. This epic remains compelling for its philosophical richness and poetic splendor, shaping centuries of literature and theological thought. Its timelessness is in its examination of human nature, of choice, and the age-old conflict between light and darkness.