Society of Archbishop Justus
Society of Archbishop Justus: John Milton, Poet
This biographical sketch of the English poet John Milton is very informative. It gives some basic information about his life, as well as some info on his writings.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Paradise Lost Book 1
This site offers the full text of Paradise Lost along with an introduction and hyperlinks to further explanations. Very useful.
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...
Planet eBooks
Planet E Book: Paradise Lost [Pdf]
The complete text of "Paradise Lost" by John Milton is available here in PDF format. Paradise Lost, which was first released in 1667, is 375 pages pages long.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Paradise Regained by John Milton
This is the complete text of the epic poem Paradise Regained by John Milton, a sequel to Paradise Lost. All four books are included.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Paradise Lost by John Milton
This is the complete text of the epic poem Paradise Lost by John Milton including all 12 books.
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.
Yale University
Open Yale Courses: English 220: Milton
This is a complete course on John Milton offered by Yale University. It consists of 24 lectures available on video, audio, and/or text. It covers John Milton and three of his works: Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes....
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Selected Quotes of John Milton
This site contains selected quotes from famous literary works of the English poet, John Milton.
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.
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.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: John Milton/on His Blindness
Text of a poem Milton wrote about his rapidly worsening visual impairment.
Yale University
Yale University: Open Yale Courses: Milton
Access any one of twenty-five lectures, in audio, video, or text format, of Milton's work and legacy. With coverage of his major poems and prose works: Lycidas, Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Areopagitica.
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.
Other
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.
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
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.
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.
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.