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Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton (1608–1674). The first version, published in 1667, consists of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. A second edition followed in 1674, arranged into twelve books (in the manner of Virgil 's Aeneid) with minor revisions throughout.
Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man. Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav'nly Muse, that on the secret top. Of Oreb, or of Sinai, didst inspire. That Shepherd, who first taught the chosen Seed, In the Beginning how the Heav'ns and Earth.
Here at least We shall be free; th’ Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure, and in my choyce To reign is worth ambition though in Hell: Better to reign in Hell, then serve in Heav’n.
Pandæmonium (or Pandemonium in some versions of English) is the capital of Hell in John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost.
To wreck on innocent frail man his loss. Of that first Battel, and his flight to Hell: Yet not rejoycing in his speed, though bold, Far off and fearless, nor with cause to boast, Begins his dire attempt, which nigh the birth. Now rowling, boiles in his tumultuous brest, And like a devillish Engine back recoiles.
By John Milton. HIgh on a Throne of Royal State, which far. Outshon the wealth of Ormus and of Ind, Or where the gorgeous East with richest hand. Showrs on her Kings Barbaric Pearl and Gold, Satan exalted sat, by merit rais'd. To that bad eminence; and from despair.
“Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heav’n” becomes something like his life motto, as he steadfastly refuses to accept God’s rulership, and struggles against his creator in whatever way he can.
