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Who wrote the epic poem Paradise Lost?

  1. Dante

  2. John Milton

  3. Petrarch

  4. Virgil

The correct answer is: John Milton

John Milton wrote the epic poem Paradise Lost, hence it is the correct answer. His name is also well-known and associated with this literary work, which serves as a clue to the answer. Dante, Petrarch, and Virgil, although notable poets in their own right, did not write Paradise Lost. Therefore, these options are incorrect.