ABSTRACT

A highly readable and illustrated introduction to the work of Milton, which provides both a biographical account of the poet and his influences, and a critical survey of his poetry. 

part One|104 pages

The poet in his setting

chapter 1|36 pages

Biographical summaries

chapter 2|15 pages

Scientific background

chapter 3|19 pages

Political and religious background

chapter 4|33 pages

Literary background

part Two|48 pages

Critical survey

chapter |15 pages

The young Milton, 1625–38

chapter |5 pages

The years of revolution, 1639–60

chapter |20 pages

After 1660: the great epic

chapter |8 pages

Last years: the two redeemers

part Three|26 pages

Reference section

chapter |6 pages

Some myths

chapter |9 pages

Bibliography

chapter |2 pages

Places to visit