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Uwm Libraries: Traditions and Interpretations
An in-depth look at John Milton's Paradise Lost. Contains many illustrations and interpretations of the text, and includes its publishing history.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Milton
This John Milton resource provides links to lesson plans, full-texts of Paradise Lost and other poems, teaching ideas, and biographical information.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Wordsworth
Delve into the world of William Wordsworth's work. This site provides links to biographical information on the author and lesson plans and activities for a few of his works.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: "At a Vacation Exercise" by John Milton
This is the original, online text of the poem "At a Vacation Exercise" by John Milton. Cursor down for the text.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: "To Sir Henry Vane the Younger" by John Milton
This is the original, online text of the poem "To Sr Henry Vane the Younger" by John Milton.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: 'Reason Is but Choosing': Freedom of Thought and John Milton
From his politics and religious writings to "Paradise Lost", this article traces how the life and work of John Milton were guided by the principle of freedom of thought and how in doing so he challenged fundamental aspects of...
English Verse
English Verse: John Milton (1608 1674)
Some of Milton's shorter verse is offered here, along with a biographical sketch.
University of Richmond
University of Richmond: Milton
This site from the University of Richmond provides a very elaborate compilation of Milton's history and works. Readers can see texts in English or Latin. Those with RealPlayer can hear some of the poems read aloud.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Essays and Articles: On John Milton
Links to dissertations, theses, essays, and articles on the life and work of John Milton, including Paradise Lost, Comus, Lycidas, and Areopagitica.
Other
Fault Lines: Milton's Mirror of Desire
Complex analysis of many facets of "desire" in "Paradise Lost." Includes comparisons to Spenser's "The Faierie Queen."
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New Arts Library:paradise Lost the Summary Paraphrased
New Arts Library offers a rewritten version of Milton's summary of "Paradise Lost." Features less complicated, more modern language.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Glossary of Literary Theory: Christian Humanism
Provides a brief description of what Christian humanism was.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Selected Quotes of John Milton
This site contains selected quotes from famous literary works of the English poet, John Milton.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Gaius Valerius Catullus
The life and work of Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus is discussed. Catullus is known for his erotic verse.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Paradise Lost
This site gives outstanding insights into Milton's great poem, Paradise Lost. Read about the characters the themes and important quotations in this fascinating site.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Milton
(1807-1865) Portrait of Florida Governor John Milton. As a Democratic governor, Milton encouraged the early secession of Florida from the Union. On April 1, 1865, as the southern cause was collapsing, Milton shot himself at his home near...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Milton
(1608-1674) English poet
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Milton
John Milton, famous English poet.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Milton
Eminent poet, born in London, England, Dec. 9, 1608; died Nov. 8, 1674.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Milton
An English poet and author of the epic of Paradise Lost.