British Library
British Library: 20th Century People: John Milton
Read a summary of John Milton's impact on literature and view additional resources such as related articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: On the Morning of Christ's Nativity
This site from Dartmouth College provides the text to one of John Miton's first and most famous poems, On the Morning of Christ's Nativity. This is a good site to check out for the full text article and for further information.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Renascence Editions: Milton and the Obedient Moment [Pdf]
A very extensive analysis from the University of Oregon of John Milton's three most popular works: "Paradise Lost," "Paradise Regained," and "Samson Agonistes." Has religious and philosophical perspectives.
Luminarium
Luminarium: John Milton Resource Page
Extensive information on the author, including biography, quotations and complete text of more than twenty works. Also has links to other resources.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Passion vs. Rationalism in "Paradise Lost"
Critical essay examining Milton's views on emotion and intellect. Features short excerpts and comparisons to Pope and Voltaire.
Luminarium
Luminarium: 17th Century English Literature
A website covering 17th century English literature. Extensive list of links connected to many prominent writers of the time. A detailed historical timeline of the 17th century provided.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: John Milton
This site features the author John Milton including a biography and the full text of the epic poems Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained.
Other
Summary and Analysis of Milton's Prose
This site contains links to background and reviews of Milton's writings, his theo-political views, and the text of "Paradise Lost."
Other
New Arts Library: "Paradise Lost" Milton's Summary
Taken from Milton's second publication of his epic poem. These short summaries were included to help illuminate the meaning of the original text. Site by New Arts Library.
Other
Dramatis Personae: The Cast of "Paradise Lost"
The New Arts Library offers a short descriptions of each of the characters in "Paradise Lost." Includes major and minor characters. Great guide to help keep the characters fresh in your mind.
Other
New Arts Library: Paradise Lost Outline
The New Arts Library offers a very extensive outline featuring all major incidents in the play. Includes references to the poem.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Vii
This site has the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "How Soon Hath Time, The Subtle Thief of Youth." Includes notes and a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xii
This site has the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "I Did But Prompt the Age to Quit Their Clogs." Includes notes. Links to other poems and information on Milton's life.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xxiii
Full text of John Milton's sonnet, "Methought I Saw My Late Espoused Saint," including footnotes.There is also a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xviii
Full text of John Milton's sonnet, "On the Late Massacre in Piemont." Includes footnotes. Links to other poems by Milton and info on his life.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xxii
Full text of John Milton's sonnet, "To Cyriack Skinner," including footnotes. There is also a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xvi
This site contains the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "To the Lord General Cromwell," including footnotes. There is also a link to biographical information and other poems by Milton.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton Sonnet Xix
This site from the University of Toronto provides the full text of John Milton's sonnet, "When I Consider How My Light is Spent." Includes footnotes and a link to other poems by Milton and information on his life.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: John Milton to Mr. Lawrence
Full text of John Milton's Sonnet, "To Mr. Lawrence." Includes footnotes.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Light. John Milton. The Oxford Book of English Verse
Text of John Milton's LIGHT.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Milton's "L'allegro"
Full text of Milton's poem from "The Oxford Book of English Verse."
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: John Milton/on His Blindness
Text of a poem Milton wrote about his rapidly worsening visual impairment.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: John Milton
A biography of John Milton. Includes information on his famous epic poem, PARADISE LOST, as well as links to William Blake, Percy Shelley, Alexander Pope, John Keats, Lord Byron, and J.R.R. Tolkien.
University of Virginia
The Univeristy of Virginia: John Milton, Paradise Lost
At this collection from the University of Virginia Library you can read a specific book of Milton's (1608-1674 CE) "Paradise Lost," or download the entire text on one webpage. The text provided at this website "is a copy of the first...