Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost was an epic poem by the Human author John Milton. The sequel to this poem was Paradise Regained. 

In 2024, Kore Soong possessed a copy of the poem and it was seen frequently on her table in her quarters at Dr. Adam Soong's residence. ()

In 2267, Khan Noonien Singh referred to Paradise Lost while discussing if he could "tame a world." His reference was later clarified to Montgomery Scott, by Kirk, when he quoted a statement made by Lucifer when he fell into the pit, "It is better to rule in Hell than serve in Heaven." ()

In 2285, among the small collection of books found aboard the , there were two late 20th century editions of the work – one containing both Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, and the other only Paradise Lost. ()

In 2287, graffiti found on the entrance to Paradise City was taken from Paradise Lost. ()

In 2370, when showing the 's arboretum to a visiting Cairn delegation, Deanna Troi quoted from Paradise Lost: "Flowers of all hue, and without thorn the rose." ()

See also
 Moby Dick

External links
 
 

fr:Le paradis perdu
Earth literature