Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton in the 17th century. The poem follows the biblical story of ADAM and EVE, and their fall from grace in the Garden of Eden. The main characters in Paradise Lost are ADAM, EVE, and SATAN. ADAM is a four-letter word, EVE is a three-letter word, and SATAN is a five-letter word. ADAM is the first human created by God, and he is given dominion over the Garden of Eden. EVE is ADAM's wife, and she is tempted by SATAN to eat the forbidden fruit. SATAN is a fallen angel who tempts EVE and leads her and ADAM to their downfall.