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Paradise Lost

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Poem Summary

John Milton Biography

Early Years
Education
Early Literary Work
Influences Abroad
Writing Career and Marriage
Later Years

About Paradise Lost

Summary, Analysis, and Original Text by Book

Book I
Book II
Book III
Book IV
Book V
Book VI
Book VII
Book VIII
Book IX
Book X
Book XI
Book XII

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Character Analysis

Satan
God
The Son
Adam
Eve

Critical Essays

Milton's Universe
Major Themes in Paradise Lost
Milton's Grand Style

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Full Glossary for Paradise Lost

marish (630) [Archaic] a marsh; swamp.

nuptial (339) of marriage or a wedding.

obdurate (205) stubborn; obstinate; inflexible.

obliquities (132) not level or upright; inclined.

omnific (217) creating all things.

oracle (182) any person or agency believed to be in communication with a deity.

orison (145) a prayer.

ounce (466) lynx or panther.

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