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.
Summary
Retelling the Judeo-Christian story of creation, 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 thought for centuries.
This concise supplement to Milton's Paradise Lost helps students understand the overall structure of the work,
actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.
Table of Contents
Life and Background of the Author.
Introduction to the Poem.
Critical Commentaries.
Books I - XII.
Character Analyses.
Critical Essays.
CliffsNotes Review.
CliffsNotes Resource Center.
Index.
