"Paradise Lost" is a long poem by the British poet, political commentator, and democratic fighter John Milton (1608~1674). "Paradise Lost" is one of the three major Western poems along with "Homer's Epic" and "The Divine Comedy". Milton's three outstanding works: "Paradise Lost", "Paradise Restored" and "Samson the Strong". "Paradise Lost" is the most classically interesting narrative poem in English literature. . "Paradise Lost" is a grand blank verse with twelve chapters written by Milton based on a few stories in "Genesis". The language of "Paradise Lost" is so beautiful that it is regarded as a model of the art of poetry. Its structure, expression, numerous metaphors and symbols give it a pagan flavor. In Paradise Lost, Milton displays superb art. The poet's revolutionary enthusiasm and lofty imagination enabled him to sculpt very majestic characters, such as Satan, sin, death, etc., and depict magnificent backgrounds, such as hell, chaos, the world, etc. His poetic style is soaring. The poem uses brilliant, lyrical metaphors, unique Latin syntax, and powerful and sonorous tones. Structurally, "Paradise Lost" inherits the tradition of ancient Greek and Roman epics and has become an outstanding epic in British literature.