Milton, John
(1608-1674) British writer. John Milton returned to poetry after 20 years of writing pamphlets, which supported the revolution in England. John Milton is perhaps best known for "Paradise Lost."
Background, Summary, and Analysis
Offers background about the Reformation and Milton's religious ideas, the texts of many of his political tracts, and all of "Paradise Lost."
Offers background about the Reformation and Milton's religious ideas, the texts of many of his political tracts, and all of "Paradise Lost."
Chronology
Charts Milton's life, starting with his birth in Cheapside and ending with the publication of "Paradise Regained" and "Samson Agonistes."
Charts Milton's life, starting with his birth in Cheapside and ending with the publication of "Paradise Regained" and "Samson Agonistes."
John Milton Biography
Laura MacLeod has written an entertaining biography on John "The Lady" Milton. She tells us why he ran away at age 7, what started his opium addiction, and his attempts at responsibility.
Laura MacLeod has written an entertaining biography on John "The Lady" Milton. She tells us why he ran away at age 7, what started his opium addiction, and his attempts at responsibility.
Milton's Cottage Trust
Cottage in which Milton wrote "Paradise Lost" is a public museum. See photos, read about the house, or get directions and visiting times.
Cottage in which Milton wrote "Paradise Lost" is a public museum. See photos, read about the house, or get directions and visiting times.
ParadiseLost.org
Definitive guide to Milton's greatest work offers complete, annotated texts, summaries of the plot, essays, bios of the author, and images.
Definitive guide to Milton's greatest work offers complete, annotated texts, summaries of the plot, essays, bios of the author, and images.