I do not believe how I’ve missed it for so long, both it and its sequel *Paradise Regained*. For long years J. R. R. Tolkien’s *The Silmarillion* was what I believed to be the best mythic representation of Christian story and the best deep dive into the character of Satan (Morgoth in Tolkien’s Legendarium). But after reading and listening to *Paradise Lost* (and *Regained*) for so many times now, I see there was one before. Of course, I like Tolkien no less and think he wrote even more details than this, but the imagery and envy Milton writes about is *phenomenal*, along with the tragedy of the Fall of Adam and Eve, and the hope that Michael gives to Adam in the end.
I think I now have a new favorite, beside Tolkien as well. I think *everyone* should read or, preferably, listen to *Paradise Lost* and *Paradise Regained*. It’s a masterpiece.
by dannelbaratheon
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Who was the narrator?
I studied English literature and I couldn’t finish it, I’ll admit. I’d like to, though.
milton killed the epic poem. paradise lost was too good for anyone to attempt one after that.