John Milton (Paradise Lost)

John Milton was a 17th-century English poet best known for "Paradise Lost," an epic poem that explores the biblical story of the fall of man. The poem vividly depicts Satan’s rebellion against God, Adam and Eve’s temptation, and humanity’s loss of innocence. Milton uses grand language and complex ideas to examine themes of free will, obedience, and redemption. "Paradise Lost" is considered one of the greatest literary works in the English language, offering profound reflections on good and evil, divine justice, and human nature.