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Paradise Lost Paradise Lost John Milton THE STORY BOOK I The first book (1) introduces the theme of the entire poem, (2) introduces us to Satan and the fallen angels, and (3) tells us that we are reading an epic poem. In order to put himself in the epic tradition of The Odyssey and The Aeneid, Milton uses devices ... the lost of paradise Epic Characteristics of Milton's Masterwork, Paradise Lost By: Dani pic Characteristics of Milton's Masterwork Paradise Lost is one of the finest examples of the epic tradition in all of literature. In composing this extraordinary work, John Milton was, for the most part, following in the manner of ... milton's paradise lost ... a specific meaning behind the whole story, a moral. After watching American Beauty it is easy to see a resemblance in the characters