by John Milton

The Milton-L Home Page
Go to this site devoted to "the life, literature and times of John Milton" for extensive resources on this talented writer. Check out the Chronology, E-texts, and Images links as well as the Audio page where you can access excerpts from Paradise Lost and "How Soon Hath Time." After listening to these excerpts, perform a reading of "When I Consider How My Light Is Spent."

The Iconography of Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost is considered by many to be the greatest epic poem in the English language because of its rich imagery, precise characterization, and grand themes. At this site you can browse through a multitude of illustrations drawn to accompany Milton's epic. Which artist's work do you think best conveys Milton's intent? Choose a scene from the Paradise Lost excerpt in your textbook and render it in the artistic medium of your choice.