CliffsNotes on Milton's Paradise Lost

by Linn, Bob

• ISBN13: 9780764586668
• ISBN10: 0764586661
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-07
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.CliffsNotes on Paradise Lost retells the Judeo-Christian story of creation, in which Milton provides an otherworldly look into the dialogue of God, Satan, and human beings. His subject is Adam's first disobedience to God and the loss of Eden . This dense classic has permeated and influenced philosophy for centuries.CliffsNotes concise supplement to Paradise Lost helps students understand the overall epic by providing plot synopses and analysis of each book. Other features that help you figure out this important work include A look into the life of the author, John Milton Glossaries to help you understand Milton 's language A character map to define the relationships between the characters Critical essays about the major themes in the epic and Milton 's style A review section with a quiz, practice projects, and essay questions.Classic literature or modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Author Biography

Bob Linn is Chairman of the English Department at Calhoun High School in Calhoun, Georgia. He has a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Author	1	(7)
Early Years	2	(1)
Education	2	(1)
Early Literary Work	3	(1)
Influences Abroad	3	(1)
Writing Career and Marriage	4	(2)
Later Years	6	(2)
Introduction to the Poem	8	(12)
Introduction	9	(2)
A Brief Synopsis	11	(3)
List of Characters	14	(5)
Character Map	19	(1)
Critical Commentaries	20	(64)
Book I	21	(4)
Summary	21	(1)
Commentary	22	(2)
Glossary	24	(1)
Book II	25	(5)
Summary	25	(1)
Commentary	25	(3)
Glossary	28	(2)
Book III	30	(5)
Summary	30	(1)
Commentary	31	(3)
Glossary	34	(1)
Book IV	35	(5)
Summary	35	(1)
Commentary	36	(3)
Glossary	39	(1)
Book V	40	(5)
Summary	40	(1)
Commentary	41	(2)
Glossary	43	(2)
Book VI	45	(4)
Summary	45	(1)
Commentary	45	(3)
Glossary	48	(1)
Book VII	49	(4)
Summary	49	(1)
Commentary	49	(2)
Glossary	51	(2)
Book VIII	53	(5)
Summary	53	(1)
Commentary	54	(3)
Glossary	57	(1)
Book IX	58	(7)
Summary	58	(1)
Commentary	59	(5)
Glossary	64	(1)
Book X	65	(6)
Summary	65	(2)
Commentary	67	(3)
Glossary	70	(1)
Book XI	71	(6)
Summary	71	(2)
Commentary	73	(3)
Glossary	76	(1)
Book XII	77	(7)
Summary	77	(1)
Commentary	78	(4)
Glossary	82	(2)
Character Analyses	84	(9)
Satan	85	(2)
God	87	(1)
The Son	88	(1)
Adam	89	(2)
Eve	91	(2)
Critical Essays	93	(16)
Milton's Universe	94	(6)
Major Themes in Paradise Lost	100	(4)
Milton's Grand Style	104	(5)
CliffsNotes Review	109	(4)
Q&A	109	(1)
Identify the Quote	110	(2)
Essay Questions	112	(1)
Practice Projects	112	(1)
CliffsNotes Resource Center	113	(4)
Books	113	(1)
Internet	114	(2)
Send Us Your Favorite Tips	116	(1)
Index	117