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University of Michigan

Middle English Compendium: William Langland's the Vision of Piers Plowman

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of the middle English narrative poem Piers Plowman. Readers have the ability to view text in sections, or as a whole, and to carry out a search.
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University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Renascence Editions: Milton and the Obedient Moment [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Passion vs. Rationalism in "Paradise Lost"

For Students 9th - 10th
Critical essay examining Milton's views on emotion and intellect. Features short excerpts and comparisons to Pope and Voltaire.
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Other

New Arts Library: "Paradise Lost" Milton's Summary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Other

Dramatis Personae: The Cast of "Paradise Lost"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Other

New Arts Library: Paradise Lost Outline

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The New Arts Library offers a very extensive outline featuring all major incidents in the play. Includes references to the poem.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: John Milton/on His Blindness

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of a poem Milton wrote about his rapidly worsening visual impairment.
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University of Virginia

The Univeristy of Virginia: John Milton, Paradise Lost

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Essays and Articles: On John Milton

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to dissertations, theses, essays, and articles on the life and work of John Milton, including Paradise Lost, Comus, Lycidas, and Areopagitica.
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Other

Fault Lines: Milton's Mirror of Desire

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Complex analysis of many facets of "desire" in "Paradise Lost." Includes comparisons to Spenser's "The Faierie Queen."
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Other

New Arts Library:paradise Lost the Summary Paraphrased

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
New Arts Library offers a rewritten version of Milton's summary of "Paradise Lost." Features less complicated, more modern language.