The lost paradise

The book Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by the English writer John Milton, who is one of the most prominent poets of English literature, first published in 1667. The epic poem is divided into 12 books, and these books vary in size. The main theme of the epic revolves around the fall of man from heaven and his descent to earth. The poem addresses many important issues in Christian theology, most notably: fate, the Trinity, and destiny.