"Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven" is a quotation from the book-

- The quotes, Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven" is an excerpt from the John Milton's book, "Paradise Lost".

Paradise Lost:
- Paradise Lost, epic poem in blank verse.
- First Published in 1667.
- It tells the biblical story of the fall from grace of Adam and Eve.
- The theme of 'Paradise Lost' is 'To Justify the way of God to man.
- John Milton is called Epic Poet.
- He is called great master of Blank Verse.
- Much has been written about Milton’s powerful and sympathetic characterization of Satan.
Main Characters:
- God,
- Lucifer (Satan)
- Adam
- Eve

- Paradise Regained is another book by John Milton.
- First Published in 1671, which dramatizes the temptation of Christ.
- Samson Agonistes is a poem written by John Milton.

Source: Britannica.com